Gender Expectations: Women in the story (sitters, admirers,…

Gender Expectations: Women in the story (sitters, admirers, and Mrs. Gisburn) play a key role in shaping or responding to Gisburn’s art and choices. How does Wharton use their voices to critique the social and gender dynamics of the time? Do you think women in the story are portrayed as powerful influencers, passive consumers, or something more complex?