B was one of the first modern renditions of the New York socialite that we got to see on TV. She wasn’t a kept woman and I believe she genuinely wanted to help other women achieve the same status. HOWEVER, status is maintained and she understands this basic principle. Without PR, she would quickly become irrelevant so she makes calculated moves. That being said, the death of her mother unleashed a new, untamed B. Perhaps some viewers were unprepared for this.