Modern day critics will say that Winspear reinforces a non-entity driven personality of the heroine against a larger than life hero. It is not that the heroine lacks intelligence or initiative. But by today's standards she lacks self-esteem in her role as a woman. Whereas Winspear makes it clear as to the sex appeal of the hero, it is not always graphically described why the heroine would be attractive to the male. As a consequence, although the heroine is duly attracted to the hero, it can remain unconvincing to those used to having such attractions graphically spelled out as to why the hero is likewise attracted to the heroine. For example, "The Awakening of Alice" (1978).