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Further, Gilbert’s portrayal of Rehea is laced with condescension and deception. Photographs in prominent media outlets, such as The New Yorker and The Cut, depict her as a sickly, innocent victim, while critics argue that Gilbert’s narratives are a sanitized, glamorized version of events rooted in exploitation. Commenters on social media have called out the contradictions, condemning Gilbert’s apparent use of her partner’s suffering to sell stories and profit.