Florence Foster-Davis Research Paper

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There are several factors that would motivate an individual to risk the vulnerability and criticism associated with singing in public: love of music, love of performing, and love of attention. Perhaps all three of these components factored into Florence Foster-Jenkins pursuit and passion for singing on stage .Unfortunately, Florence didn't have the vocal talent worthy of performing - unbeknownst to her. Throughout her amateur career as an opera singer, Florence unwittingly faced ridicule about her voice which was warbly, weak, and high. Nonetheless, Florence continued to sing in self-sponsored concerts, like there was nobody listening.

Florence was born into a wealthy Pennsylvania family in 1868. At an early age, she demonstrated a keen interest

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