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This 6 page paper provides a social analysis of this well known opera. The author's life is discussed and parallels between his life and the work are made. Morality and social class are issues discussed. The significance of the characters and the fact that the female protagonist dies of tuberculosis is examined. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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tale is about a courtesan who was scorned by society, and Verdi himself had been living with someone who was considered to be a fallen woman (2001). He and his
mistress would be snubbed by the villagers in the venue where the couple lived (2001). Many believe that his relationship with this woman played a large part in his composition
of La Traviata. In fact, the authors radical treatment of convention and morality is likely tied to the way in which he was treated. Why would it not be?
After all, writers take their plots from real life, or at least base characters on actual people. The fact that Verdi had been ostracized by a town because he fell
in love with a woman who had a past is likely motivating. Certainly, he would want to make a statement and lash out at a society that was seemingly unfair.
The female protagonist, Violetta, is perhaps modeled after Verdis lover. Violetta, to some extent, is both a heroine and a victim. Violetta had been a courtesan in Paris but
Alfredo had offered marriage (Lamb, 1998). She rejects him as she is really after happiness in pleasure and is in search of what she calls new delights, but
she would soon realize that love was what gives life meaning (1998). One might think that this means one should follow their heart. But the reality is quite the contrary.
She does not pursue what she wants. It seems that the message is that some people want to find another who loves them more than anything. Alfredos love
is unconditional (Lamb, 1998). In this opera, that counts for a lot. It should be noted that she loves him too. It is not a case where she simply wants
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