In episode thirteen, Bree goes through a divorce, Gabby has to see John again, and Susan and Lynette deal with their family problems.
This episode would not 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, all of their conversations revolved around a male.
Bree
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Feminine characteristics: yielding, compassionate, doesn’t use harsh language, loves children,
- Bree does everything she can to care for her husband through their separation. She only cares for him to show her children her love for them and respect for Rex.
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Masculine characteristics: assertive, willing to take risks, self-sufficient, dominant, willing to take a stand, ambitious
- Bree becomes very adamant during her and her husband’s separation of assets in their divorce settlement.
Susan
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Feminine characteristics: understanding, childlike, loves children
- Susan raises her daughter alone and begins to have to deal with boy drama as she starts high school.
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Masculine characteristics: assertive, willing to take risks
- Susan has to start setting rules for her daughter that she thought she wouldn’t have to.
Lynette
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Feminine characteristics: affectionate, loyal, loves children
- Lynette expresses her loyalty and affection towards her husband and her family.
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Masculine characteristics: assertive, willing to take a stand
- Lynette catches her father-in-law with a woman who is not his wife.
Gabby
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Feminine characteristics: yielding, feminine, understanding
- Gabby is supportive of John and declines his proposal like a lady.
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Masculine characteristics: willing to take risks
- Gabby is forced to go talk to John after his parents showed up at her house.
Shared by: Lexi Anderson
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