In terms of biological prison, were there any other circumstances where Helga had felt trapped by her gender other than the end of the novel? How does this highlight the views on women during the 20th century? We started by reading O’Pioneers, which centered around the concept of the empowered woman< In what ways do Alexandra and Helga break the traditional gender roles set by their society? In what ways do they conform? How does nature/beauty/color influence the characters decisions and motives in regard to Helga’s view on society?