In episode twelve, their missing neighbor has turned up dead. Susan goes with another neighbor to put her to rest while the other girls stay back to work or care for their families. 

This episode would pass the Bechdel test. 

  • There are four main characters that are girls 
  • The four girls are all neighbors and close friends, so they interact almost daily
  • In this episode, the girls discussed their neighbor, Martha, death. 

Bree

  • Feminine characteristics: affectionate, not susceptible to flattery, eager to soothe hurt feelings  
    • Bree continues to date her pharmacist who begins to give her gifts. While on a date at a shooting range, he leans in to kiss her, but she pulls away. 
  • Masculine characteristics: dominant, independent
    • Bree teaches George how to shoot a gun. She also continues to run the house and care for her ex-husband and kids. 

Susan

  • Feminine characteristics: cheerful, affectionate, compassionate, sensitive to others’ needs, eager to soothe hurt feelings, 
    • Susan continues to date her neighbor, Mike. She decides to go with her neighbor, Edie, to spread Martha’s ashes. 
  • Masculine characteristics: willing to take risks, 
    • Susan has to suck up to Edie as she is the reason for Edie’s house burning down. 

Lynette

  • Feminine characteristics: eager to soothe hurt feelings, loves children
    • Lynette cares for her children as she is without a nanny now. 
  • Masculine characteristics: independent, assertive, willing to take risks, willing to take a stand 
    • Lynette tricks the daycare worker at Yoga into thinking her son has cancer after shaving his head. She uses this to her advantage, so she is able to attend her class.

Gabby

  • Feminine characteristics: cheerful, loyal, eager to soothe hurt feelings, 
    • Gabby becomes excited when Carlos comes home and promises him she is and will continue to be loyal. 
  • Masculine characteristics: strong personality, willing to take a stand 
    • She is angered when she finds out that Carlos is on house arrest and can’t leave their home, and when Carlos begins asking for a child again.

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