Callot inspires reflection upon the ideas self-perception and external perception of the elderly, as well as socioeconomic status and how class continuation creates varying effects as one ages.
Pughe offers a political commentary on the treatment of the elderly by the Democratic Party, influenced by the context of early-20th-century American politics.
The elements of home, familiarity, and comfort embodied by women and the way are portrayed as a consistent image that follows a woman throughout her lifetime into old age.
Ehrhart offers insight into the views of gender expectations and the perpetuation thereof in early 20th century America across generations in their understanding of, expression of, and attentiveness to prescribed versus assumed responsibility.