Leitmotif

Giacomo Puccini was an Italian composer who was widely regarded as one of the most significant exponents of the genre of operatic realism and one of the creators of some of the best-loved operas. Richard Wagner was a German-born composer known not only for his dramatic compositions, but it is said that his artistic philosophy extended and had an enormous influence on not only his contemporaries but to other genres such as painter, playwrights, and poets. It is said that few composers had such a…

Shakespeare in Love is a 1998 film directed by John Madden with an Oscar-winning score by Stephen Warbeck. The movie deals with William Shakespeare struggling to write a new comedic play in 16th century London, until he comes across a noblewoman Viola who he falls in love with and also becomes his inspiration in writing. The scene analyzed is Viola and William’s first encounter at her house. And The Social Network is a 2010 film directed by David Fincher also with an Oscar-winning score by…

1 I would chose to have a consultation with Pope John Paul II, the great advocate for human rights. He taught about the unity of the human race and human solidarity. In addition, human suffering was one of the leitmotifs of his teaching, which I found particularly important in a world dominated by the ideology of consumerism and hedonism. In 1992, he even introduced The World Day of the Sick which is celebrated every year on February 11. He constantly emphasized that suffering did not violate…

school in Broward or elsewhere, these students need all kind of help from learning the language to navigate a computer’s mouse throughout helping them to engage academically. My countless accomplishments at the ESOL and Adult departments give me a leitmotif to engage myself more in order to give more people an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of…

Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart are all composers that are universally known whether you like that specific genre of music or prefer listening to modern day artists. These particular composers have transcended the test of time because their music is taught in music classes currently and many composers have crafted their art by gaining inspiration from their music. Not many composers in this decade will have their musical accomplishments published in a textbook. However, there is one particular…

school, and even to exhuming graves (Peck, 1977). The idea, though, that brings them all together, is the certainty that they all must grow up. They must take responsibility in order to grow and become better men. This piece will explain how this leitmotif is supported by this novel and how it would fit with the commonality of today. Haven Peck is a character in the nonfiction A Day No Pigs Would Die. His vocation in life is to liquidate pigs and he has never missed a day of it. Although he…

this to the modern day audience setting the scene for the film. Perhaps the biggest challenge that billy `has to face is the death of his mother a year prior and the symbolism of the piano as a reminder of her. The melodic non-diegetic sound of the leitmotif gives the audience and Billy a reoccurring scene of support and guidance. This evokes emotional attachment to billy from the audience and lets the responder sympathise with billy. The symbolism of the cage in the dance of defiance is crucial…

variety of toys at once that may not fit the theme of play, such as a convertible in a western setting. However, Newman’s score is superb at melding these elements together like having an electric guitar, a common instrument in western scores, play a leitmotif for the aforementioned car. Overall, this piece captures the excitement of a child at play and how intense and all-encompassing it can…

devoted entirely to portraying the characters' feelings (Kelley, 2013). Wagner was also a huge nationalist, remaining distinctly German in his musical works. Wagner's The Valkyrie was also significant in the Romantic era for its genius use of a sword leitmotif in the beginning, making any reappearances of the theme signal the sword's return (Kelley,…

The United States justice system is corrupt. It has been and will be influenced by racial prejudice and biased toward the rich and famous. Orenthal “OJ” Simpson, born in poverty but raised to the status of an American hero, is the perfect example of this and of the archetype of the tragic hero. Simpson, once a beloved and celebrated sports star, experienced a fall from the limelight after his secret more sinister side was revealed in a transformative court case. Although he came from a…