Large, well-trimmed houses and gardens symbolise an upper-class suburban setting, and it becomes obvious from the moment the characters begin to speak, that the city is American. ... The lyrics of the music playing in Katerina's car, "Don't give a damn about my reputation," also aid in the reinforcement to the viewer of Kat's attitude towards her own individuality. Junger's use of these lyrics as reinforcement continues into the next scene, as the music becomes non-diagetic, heard only by the viewer, as the camera shows Kat's arrival at Padua High School, and the blat...

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During this moment the orchestra builds an image of what is to come or to be expected. It initially starts with what I believe to be cellos making, not slow but not rapid sounds repeatedly for a moment. ... The librettist, Felice Romani, played an important part in shaping the possible underlying meaning and messages behind his lyrics and how the lyrics were sung. ...

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