Zaini-Lajoubert notes that the female characters are not all of the same opinion: although Siti Akbari was willing to enter a polygamous relationship, Siti Bida Undara had to be coaxed.
Zaini-Lajoubert mencatat bahwa tokoh-tokoh perempuan tidak semuanya berpendapat yang sama: meskipun Siti Akbari bersedia untuk menjalani suatu hubungan poligami, Siti Bida Undara harus dibujuk.