Bertha Russell’s decision to marry her daughter, Gladys, to a British duke emphasizes her dedication to providing a meaningful life for her. Carrie Coon, who portrays Bertha, illustrates that the character's motivations stem from love amid societal challenges. Bertha wants her daughter to avoid the struggles she faced and aims to secure her future through influence in various spheres. Coon finds Bertha's parenting relatable, particularly regarding the protection of rights in a world where women's status can be precarious.
People disagree with the way she goes about doing what she's doing, but I don't doubt for a second that everything Bertha is doing is out of love for her daughter.
Ultimately, what she wants for her daughter is to have purpose and fulfillment and a meaningful life.
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