Stephen M. Weissman has argued that Chaplin's problematic relationship with his mentally ill mother was often reflected in his female characters and the Tramp's desire to save them.
Stephen M. Weissman berpendapat bahwa hubungan problematik Chaplin dengan ibunya yang sakit mental seringkali terefleksi dalam karakter-karakter perempuannya dan keputusan Tramp untuk menyelamatkan mereka.