Constance is only three years old which explains her frequent napping and obstinacy.
Deep red make-up indicates anger, obstinacy, indignation, forcefulness.
Due to her obstinacy, the father marries her to a man who vows to tame her, despite her objections.
Journey from Doubt to Faith Mustafa Mahmud says that it was not due to denial or obstinacy or disbelief.
Latimer had warned Kratides that his obstinacy would do her no good.
The fierceness and obstinacy of the battle can be only thus accounted for.