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A 5 page paper which examines and analyzes Mozart's
opera "Le Nozze di Figaro" as it relates to society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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5 pages (~225 words per page)
File: JR7_RAmozart.rtf
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seems reminiscent of a Shakespearean play in its gender and social comedy. and, in that respect it seems to subtly present us with some illustrations of the society while remaining
a true comedic Italian opera. In the following paper we present a summary of the opera and then discuss social elements within that help us to understand something of the
period of time in which it was written. Summary of the Opera The setting o this opera opens at "a country estate outside Seville, late eighteenth century. While
preparing for their wedding, the valet Figaro learns from the maid Susanna that their philandering employer, Count Almaviva, has designs on her" (Anonymous Le Nozze di Figaro: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart,
2002; figaro.html). The servant is determined to outwit his employer, or master. But, we have further complications arise as "Bartolo enters the servants quarters with his housekeeper, Marcellina, who wants
Figaro to marry her to cancel a debt he cannot pay. After Marcellina and Susanna trade insults, the amorous page Cherubino arrives, reveling in his infatuation with all women" (Anonymous
Le Nozze di Figaro: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 2002; figaro.html). Then the Count arrives and Cherubino hides, because he was caught flirting with Barbarina who is the gardeners daughter. "The
Count pursues Susanna but conceals himself when the gossiping music master Don Basilio approaches. The Count steps forward, however, when Basilio suggests that Cherubino has a crush on the Countess"
(Anonymous Le Nozze di Figaro: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 2002; figaro.html). Other mischievous encounters take place which further leads to a sense of comical chaos aimed at the various social classes.
In the next act we see the Countess in her boudoir, lamenting "her husbands waning love" and planning to "chasten him, encouraged by Figaro and Susanna. They will send
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