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Behind the Scenes Minis: Wanda’s Motivations

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Apr 25, 2025
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INSIGHT

Complex Roots of Perceived Selfishness

  • Wanda Gág was seen as selfish, but this may stem from her early responsibility for financially supporting her family from her teens.
  • Her self-prioritization and confidence in her artistic talent perhaps led to perceptions of selfishness.
ANECDOTE

Wanda's Aversion to Alcohol

  • Wanda Gág never drank because she associated alcohol with negative experiences related to her mother's alcohol misuse.
  • She disliked seeing people drink and moved away partly to avoid a neighbor who drank with her husband.
ANECDOTE

Wanda's Health and Diary Honesty

  • Wanda openly wrote in her diary about terminating a pregnancy and chronic period pain.
  • Her periods were so painful she had to plan rest days and nicknamed it "Hallelujah," perhaps due to sexual dalliances.
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