After the exploration of this video in class and the greater depth of opera explanation. It is very important to realize that this animation was exactly what she was discussing in the song. The video and the song were paired together perfectly. And although at first, I was only able to make sense of what was happening to the poor woman, I eventually able to connect the song and the video.
Now when i watch this film, the weird and awkward feelings have left. And I begin to feel pity for the woman and embarrassment of American's actions. There has always been a sense of entitlement from ameicans. I feel that everyone has the ability to attest to that statement because we have all done it, and every country has seen us act this way. And Ill be the first to tell you that I am very proud of my country, but I know how we act. This opera does a great way of bringing these actions forward. The beauty of the lyrics combined with the approachable figures makes the viewer really reach out to the woman. Though this is a touchy subject, the claymation characters add a sense of comfortability because we have all seen and grown up with them. SO we begin to feel what the woman is feeling. Excitement she feels as she has found a man to consummate her love. The pain and struggle that she goes through bearing a child alone, raising her alone, all the while longing and waiting for the return of her lover. The pure exhilaration and joy as he approaches, The agony of losing a child. And ultimately we are led to believe that her destruction is inevitable and that this really is the only way to cope with the stress she just endured. Why live, when everything she has lived for is completely gone?
this piece is definitely a beautiful interpretation of such a huge topic to be a part of.
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