She was always physically repelled by her husband and men""s aggressive tendencies.But a virginal Deanie is already experiencing (and repressing) strong, out-of-control physical drives, although she struggles with wanting to be ""a good girl"" and worries about staying pure until marriage.In many of her roles, she was both he object of male sexual attention and a highly-independent and intelligent female.As Irene stands in the background of the trash heap, Cornelia approaches Smith/Parke and callously offers him five dollars to be her "forgotten man":Cornelia: How""d you like to make five dollars?.Still remaining obscure and vague, Brigid - with a trembling, helpless voice - entreats him to protect her with his "courage and strength.