In both “The Walking Woman” and “The Gift of Cochise”, the theme of independence in female roles is explored. In the case of Angie Lowe from “The Gift of Cochise”, she is portrayed to be a strong and independent woman on the exterior, but on the inside we see that the burden of life is catching up to her. On the other hand, the walking woman is presented as an independent and carefree spirit who spends most of her days walking without a care in the world. It is clear to see the differences between these women, such as the level of responsibility that each of them possess and how that may…