The two cities where the film takes place, Paris and Sicily, represent two very different political structures. Sicily stands for the old world of a devout Christian society, whereas Paris is liberated and open-minded. While in the train on Raimondo and Eugenia‘s honeymoon, the French Baron Henry advises Eugenia to “have fun in Paris” because once she returns to Sicily, she will be tied down with children and live a life filled with unhappiness. The baron tells Eugenia to

but also through the division of the classes.

Throughout Till Marriage Do Us Part, Comencini directly links sex and politics. It seems that they are one in the same. With politics comes sex, and vice-versa. The end of the movie takes place in Eugenia’s room where she is startled by the presence of Pennacchini. She drapes herself in the Italian flag, telling Pennacchini not to disrespect the flag by making a move on her. As Pennacchini heads toward the door, the Italian flag that once covered Eugenia’s body, falls to the floor. When the flag, a symbol of patriotism and politics falls, the aristocrat is letting her guard down and enabling herself to stoop to a level of desire. The last scene of the film encompasses the political and sexual overtones that are prevalent throughout the whole movie. Sex is an integral part of life, as is politics. The two are seen as different ideals that come together in pursuit of the same human drive, the need for power, whether it be over one’s people or over one’s sexuality.

explore her sexuality while in a city where women are free to make their own decisions. For when she returns to Sicily, her way of life will already be set. The atmosphere of the countries differ in that one recognizes women’s liberation and the other is embedded in the ways of the older, more conservative ge

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