It's not to defend Kitty, it must be confessed that Smith makes no effort. At no point does he take her in these arms, serves her against him, tells him reassuring words. He thinks a woman is just a vagina? He is the man in the couple... Kitty Certe screams but still tries a dialogue (even dialogue of deaf) he always has a sarcastic tone. I think their couple problem basically comes from the fact that they know no dialogue. Smith is a phony guy who doesn't assume his role as a man. She needs love... of tenderness...
Sorry if the translation is bad, I am a French speaking in English for the understanding of all 🙂