The film follows a strictly heteronormative romantic framework. There are no non-cisnormative identities or critiques of traditional courtship present in the narrative.

Marietta shows some agency by escaping a prearranged marriage. However, her arc ultimately resolves into a traditional romantic pursuit within standard 1930s gender hierarchies.

The cast is predominantly white and European-descended. Despite the New Orleans setting, the film ignores the racial complexities of the 18th-century colonial era.

The story uses a convent setting merely as a backdrop for secular romance. It prioritizes Western romantic ideals and escapism over any social or institutional critique.

No visible or invisible disabilities are portrayed. The narrative does not feature disability as a theme or a tool for character development.