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“E”: ethics, eroticism, and evasion The single letter “E” can stand for several interrelated concepts: eroticism, ethics, education, or evasion. In Fenech’s teacher roles, eroticism is central, but ethics—how films depict consent, power dynamics, and gendered norms—is equally important. Many films of the era normalize problematic behaviors (sexualized attention to minors is sometimes insinuated through humor), which modern viewers must interrogate. At the same time, filmmakers often evade direct critique by treating transgressions as comic misunderstandings rather than moral harms. Fenech’s performances sit at the crossroads of these tensions: they invite laughter and titillation while, in some moments, allowing glimpses of critique—either intentional or accidental—about the limitations placed on women in public roles.

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