When men are violent or commit crimes, they do not have to face the consequences of their actions. But if women are violent, their actions are harshly punished. In Sole, Luna E Talia (Sun. Moon, and Talia), by Giambattista Basile, it is disturbing to see the immorality of the King and cook towards women and children. Their violent crimes receive no punishment, but rather, they are rewarded. However, even with having a justifiable motive, when the Queen displays violent behaviour, it consequently leads to her death. This indeed is a very violent story. Though most of the significant characters display some form of violence, only a select number face the consequences of their actions.

In Sole, Luna, e Talia, it is disturbing to see the immorality of men towards women. It is seen throughout that Talia's father is selfish and uncaring while the King is adulterous, and cold-hearted...