You do not have to be a television couch-potato, to become a die-hard fan of Mad Men (aka MM) all it seems to take is your undivided attention to an episode – and you could very well become hooked. Most baby-boomers can appreciate how well the series’ managers to capture the ambiance of the 60s era. And everyone else can just appreciate the opportunity to be transported back in time and experience what they weren’t able to first-hand.
Writer, Susan Weissman’s recent (11 November 2009) article in The Huffington Post, posed a question that ask, if the alluring Betty Draper character would smile before next season’s final episode
As for Betts (as her husband Don refers to her as), she's what some refer to as spoiled and self-centered. Most women like Betty who were so use to having the spotlight shone on them that they can't bare to have anyone else upstage them in the attention category, including their own children - so they create a dramatic/depressed atmosphere, starring none other than themselves. It appears that Betty doesn't smile often because she wants someone to ask her what they can do for her or give to her to make her smile. Perhaps she is frustrated with her life, because she's not doing much to contribute to her own happiness.
Anyway, Betts appears to be going from one open-wallet to another with her latest human-ATM, Hunter, the only thing is, she's not really taking much to the table is she? No, she's a pampered brat who does not work outside the home, but has the nerve to drink and smoke while watching her housekeeper cook, clean, & care for her children. Yet, she still can't seem to find a way to accomplish any goal she may have had or find anything meaningful to do with her endless free time.
Gene and Ruth Hofstadt DID NOT spoil Betty as a child. In fact, she has never been spoiled. They pretty much made her life miserable. Not even Don spoiled her. He has always expected Betty to revolve her life around him. Then I read this description of Betty:
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The above description does not wash, considering her life's experiences. I don't know what your problem is with the Betty Draper character, but judging from your article, you're not very good at assessing fictional characters. I only hope you're better at assessing real people.
Betty does the housework when Carla is not around. When Carla is there, why would you expect her to work? I wouldn't if I had a maid on hand.
Rush Blog,
ReplyDeleteFirst, thanks for stopping by my blog.
In reply to your comment: The review of the Betty Draper character is merely my critique and evaluation of a fictional character on a television show. Because you disagree with what I wrote on my blog, does not negate the fact that I view the character in the matter that I do; nor does it lessen my ability to assess a character real or fictional. Additionally, I have read a number of posts with assessments similar if not, more critical than mine of the fictional character, Betty Draper.
BTW, I never said Gene and Ruth Hofstadt spoiled Betty, I said "she's what some refer to as spoiled and self-centered." Perhaps you've misjudged the context in which my content was written; my critique was how I viewed the portrayal of the character. That said,
You are entitled to your opinion and I enjoy reading views expressed by others, I also stand by the views I’ve expressed in my posts.
Again, thanks for stopping by. And continue to enjoy "Mad Men" as I trust I shall.
Have a wonderful week.