While I don’t think Ford’s aim is to condone incest, I do think Annabella and Giovanni are in somewhat of a unique position because of the society in which they live. All of the characters seem to ignore the potential consequences of their actions and behave in completely selfish ways. I think that we must consider Annabella and Giovanni’s incestuous relationship within this context. Their relationship is a result of a dangerous society that simultaneously lacks rule and asserts immoral laws because the leaders themselves, such as the cardinal, are immoral. I think that Ford is more making a statement about the nature of society than incestuous relationships in general.