The narrative lacks explicit depictions of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex intimacy. While the group of outcasts allows for non-normative social structures, there is no overt queer coding present.

The Baroness disrupts traditional hierarchies by providing the group's material agency through her boat. She is characterized as flamboyant and unscrupulous, contrasting with the deficiencies of her male counterparts.

The Antilles setting provides a geographical context that moves away from Anglo-centric narratives. This Caribbean backdrop suggests a world where non-white agency is central to the environment.

The film centers on a 'dream team' of social outliers and unreliable characters. This focus on moral relativism challenges singular, virtuous morality in favor of subjective, situational ethics.

Physical and cognitive differences are integrated into the core character dynamics. A pirate with a missing leg and a doctor specializing in amnesia possess significant agency within the group.