The film operates within a strictly heteronormative framework. There are no depictions of non-cisnormative identities or narratives that critique heteronormativity.

The narrative reinforces traditional 19th-century hierarchies. Female characters are relegated to secondary, domestic, or supportive roles while male protagonists drive the central conflict.

Casting and setting reflect a homogeneous European demographic. The film presents a traditional, localized social structure without utilizing non-white characters to expand the scope.

The story explores moral relativism and the ethics of medical progress. It depicts a struggle between scientific advancement and the subversion of social institutions.

There is no significant representation of neurodivergence or physical disability. The film does not use disability as a tool for character development.