In this movie, Dylan Thomas is portrayed as a self-centred hypocrite, even a narcissist, who shamelessly drained the life out of two women who loved him deeply and innocently. Lacking any sense of morality or virtue, he exploited their spirit, intellectual talent, money ( Vera's husband's money), and personal dignity without a shred of respect or care, let alone love, as if they did not have souls of their own. He never truly loved either woman. He loved only himself. He needed them merely to harness their free spirits and youthful energy to fuel his own life and fill the void within himself. He is a parasite on Vera.