In the final sequence, the shifting power struggle between the three children— —reaches its peak. The Power Shift:
Sylvia eventually leaves the woods, effectively ending the isolation of their shared "nightmare". Fabrizio remains in the forest, seemingly trapped in his own projection of maturity and power, while Laura is left profoundly changed by the loss of her innocence. Critical Context maladolescenza 1977 pier giuseppe murgia finale
A central element of the finale is the recitation of the poem "Vuoi giocare?" ("Do You Want to Play?") by Hungarian poet Dezső Kosztolányi The Poignant Finale of Maladolescenza (1977) by Pier
, concludes with a harrowing and symbolic loss of innocence. maladolescenza 1977 pier giuseppe murgia finale