Equality in Inequality. RE: Reversal of gender roles in 'The Martyrdom of Helena Rodrigues, Side. George'

Although Helena is now a middle-aged woman and a mother therefore supposedly more condoning to any mistreatments she receives, Helena still had her manipulative ways with the conscience of others.
When it came to George, Helena was in need of his care constantly and needed his attention for any task that would seem too arduous for a frail, gentle and seemingly selfless woman like her. It prompted him to try to stay by her side as much as possible and shield her from the possible mishaps she might suffer in his absence.
George becomes guilt-ridden when it comes to leaving his mother, Helena, and carries that heavy emotional burden whereverhe goes, be it work, school or leisure activities.
It has been show that George did give thoughts to rebelling against Helena, or rather, hoped to achieve a state of freedom. But once again, Helena's selflessness manages to curb his need for it and he puts himself in charge of making life easier for his mother.
George could be said to be psychologically altered by the way Helena brought him up. Being nurtured since a tender age to the maturation of a man, Helena has affected him and possibly blocked any rogue intentions he might had to achieve independence of his mother.