The image of Eve that has been presented is that of the seductress, a dangerous being pf disobedience, while the traditional image of Mary is the holy mother of Jesus, a being obedient to God. These opposing images have long been used in Christianity as the polarised archetypes of good and bad women. Men appear to need women who are obedient, pure, accepting, tolerant, honest, virginal, diligent, submissive, and unselfish in order to maintain their vested authority without any resistance or rebellion - relating to the image of Mary in Christianity.