The asylum is framed not just as a medical facility but as a tool for silencing non-conformists. Upon her release, Immacolata finds that her family and the outside world are just as restrictive and "insane" as the hospital she left. Freedom vs. Conformity:
Through the character of Immacolata, Brass argues that societal norms, class structures, and legal systems act as a larger, more invisible prison. 2. The Character of Immacolata The asylum is framed not just as a
Tinto Brass, Roberto Lerici, and Vincenzo Siniscalchi Critical Reception and Awards Brass argues that societal norms