She is loved by men and despised by women. ... Meanwhile the factory bells rings and hordes of men line the square awaiting the arrival of the girls as they go back to work. ... All the men have their eyes fixed on her and she loves it, all but Don Jose, which makes Carmen want him even more than the other men. ... Public reaction after the premiere on March 3, 1875 was cool; the critics" reviews were quite devastating (Great Composers). ... Many of the themes in the opera were thought to have been profane; women smoking, drinking and dancing for men in taverns. ...

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• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School