Divorce Italian Style is a satirical comedy about the dramatic concept of infidelity in Italy. An important aspect of this comedy is the social connection to laws surrounding divorce in Italy. Throughout the film, characters
appear to be extremely disloyal and not place emphasis on longevity of
relationships. Throughout the film examples of infidelity appear such as
Ferdinando's desire for Angela, Rosalia's desire for Carmelo, the unexpected
twist of Carmelo's desire for Rosalia while being married, and in the final
scene when Angela flirts with the boat driver. Divorce Italian Style
complicates the stereotypical characterization of women by characterizing the
two main female characters as disloyal. Rosalia is a stereotype of the needy
and unattractive wife. Angela is a stereotype of the pure and beautiful young
woman. However, both characters are not loyal to the men in their lives.
Although Angela and Rosalia are presumed to be opposites of each other, their
infidelity makes them more similar. However, this similarity is only present to
viewers during the very last scene of the film.
I definitely agree with what you said about how they don't place on emphasis on longevity in relationships throughout the film and in fact, they are pictured as extremely disloyal towards one another. However, I dislike the fact that they stereotype women in this film as disloyal and dishonest. I like how you said that the two main women in the film are perceived as opposites of each other, but in reality their infidelity only makes them more similar.
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