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Later, Mother Maria joins the fray with sharp eyes, honing in on Fernanda’s frequent escapades involving the runaway donkey and drawing increasingly suspicious conclusions about her behavior. Meanwhile, Ginevra shares gossip about the other nuns, revealing the petty misdeeds that permeate convent life, accompanied by carefree distractions like indecent drawings.
Silent Devotion and Longing
Under the weight of forced piety, Sister Alessandra grapples with her own misery. With her heart caught in nostalgia for a lost suitor, she endures the confines of a life dictated by duty. The disconnect from the outer world is palpable—her father veiled behind a metal shade during brief visits only heightens her yearning for freedom.