Episode Four passes the Bechdel Test.

  • In the opening scene, Jane and Xo are having a pretend wedding. They are not talking about a man.  Later, Jane, Xo, and Alba are talking about the wedding as well.  In both of these examples the women are talking about something other than a man.
  • Criteria:
    1. Two women who have names: Xo, Alba, and Jane
    2. Talk to each other: Xo, Alba, and Jane are talking to each other
    3. About something besides a man: They are talking about Jane’s wedding

Gender Roles:

  • Alba (Grandma)
    • Maternal
      • Asks Jane if she ate breakfast
      • Cheerful
  • Xo (Jane’s Mom)
    •  Affectionate
      • When talking about Jane’s Father
    • Caring
      • Doesn’t want to lose Jane by telling her who her father is
  • Jane (Main Character)
    • Honest
    • Eager to soother hurt feelings
    • Easy to express feelings
    • Feminine – wedding dress
  • Rafael (Father of Jane’s Baby)
    • Athletic
    • Assertive
    • Leadership responsiblilty
  • Petra (Rafael’s Wife)
    • Feminine

Shared by: Danella Van Ess
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