Hysteria

The film focuses on heterosexual relationships and lacks significant depictions of LGBTQ+ identities or queer narratives. It does not include characters with diverse sexual orientations or gender identities.

The narrative challenges the era's view of women as passive patients by showing women taking control of their bodies and lives. It highlights their intellect and autonomy, subverting the traditional gender roles of the time.

The cast is predominantly white, reflecting the demographic homogeneity of Victorian England. The film does not feature characters from diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds.

The film critiques the rigid social and religious norms of Victorian society, emphasizing the importance of bodily autonomy and scientific progress over traditionalist doctrines.

The story critiques how medical institutions historically diagnosed and treated 'hysteria' among women. However, it does not provide nuanced portrayals of characters with contemporary physical or neurodevelopmental disabilities.