S1 Ep.7: “Irresistible Change” with. Carrie Coon and Michael Engler
The Official Gilded Age Podcast
Agnes' Double Betrayal and Complicated Behavior
In this chapter, Agnes is still upset about the double betrayal she experienced in the previous episode. She refuses to speak to Banister because he helped Bertha Russell with her event for Ward McAllister. Marion suggests that Agnes should write to Mrs. Russell, but Agnes is reluctant. However, Marion insists that it is Agnes' duty to protect the family's honor. The hosts also discuss the double standards that existed between men and women during that time period, highlighting how women were judged more harshly for their actions compared to men.
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