 (emphasis Mitchell's)

Myers, in contrast, relying on a more traditional art historical interpretation of the image, reads it more positively.She agrees that the children's hats resemble halos but she identifies Mrs. Mason's position as one of a "protective cruciform", evoking a "heroic, even Christlike ... female mentorial tradition".Myers views Mrs. Mason as a sacrificial hero rather than as an oppressive adult who cannot see the glories of nature.