La traviata 라 트라비아타 / Verdi 베르디

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Once upon a time, in a beautiful city, there lived a very famous and lovely lady named Violetta. She loved to have parties and many people liked to visit her. One day, at one of her parties, she met a kind and handsome young man named Alfredo. Alfredo told Violetta that he loved her very much, and she was very touched because no one had ever said that to her before.

At first, Violetta was not sure if she could love Alfredo back, but he was very sweet and caring. Slowly, she started to fall in love with him too. They decided to leave the busy city and live together in a quiet, pretty house in the countryside where they were very happy.

However, Alfredo's father was worried because Violetta used to have a different kind of life, and he thought it might bring shame to their family. He went to see Violetta and asked her to leave Alfredo, even though it would make her very sad. Because Violetta loved Alfredo very much and wanted what was best for him and his family, she sadly agreed.

She left a letter for Alfredo saying she didn't love him anymore (which wasn't true) and went back to her old life in the city. Alfredo was heartbroken and didn't understand why she had left. He even became angry.

Later, Alfredo found out the truth about why Violetta had left him. He rushed to see her, and they were so happy to be together again and promised to never be apart. But sadly, Violetta was very sick, and she died in Alfredo's arms. It was a very sad ending to their love story.

Talking About La Traviata

Study Guide: Verdi's La traviata

Quiz

1. Who is the main female character in La traviata? Briefly describe her initial lifestyle.
2. Who is the main male character in La traviata? How does he first interact with the main female character?
3. Where do Violetta and Alfredo initially decide to live together, and what is the nature of their life there?
4. Why is Alfredo's father concerned about Violetta? What does he believe her past life might do to his family?
5. What does Alfredo's father ask Violetta to do? What is her initial reaction to this request?
6. Why does Violetta agree to Alfredo's father's request, even though it makes her sad?
7. How does Violetta communicate her decision to Alfredo? What does she say, and is it true?
8. How does Alfredo react when he finds Violetta's message?
9. How does Alfredo eventually discover the truth about why Violetta left him?
10. What is the tragic ending of the love story between Violetta and Alfredo?

Answer Key

1. The main female character is Violetta. She is described as a very famous and lovely lady who loved to have parties and was popular.
2. The main male character is Alfredo. He meets Violetta at one of her parties and tells her that he loves her very much.
3. They decide to leave the busy city and live together in a quiet, pretty house in the countryside, where they are described as being very happy.
4. Alfredo's father is worried because Violetta used to have a different kind of life, and he thought it might bring shame to their family.
5. Alfredo's father asks Violetta to leave Alfredo. She is very sad about this request.
6. Violetta agrees because she loves Alfredo very much and wants what is best for him and his family.
7. She leaves a letter for Alfredo saying she didn't love him anymore, which was not true.
8. Alfredo is heartbroken and doesn't understand why she left. He even becomes angry.
9. The source states that Alfredo later found out the truth about why Violetta had left him.
10. Violetta was very sick and died in Alfredo's arms, resulting in a very sad ending.

Essay Questions

1. Analyze the motivations of Violetta and Alfredo's father in the opera. To what extent are their actions driven by self-interest versus concern for others?
2. Discuss the theme of societal judgment and its impact on the relationship between Violetta and Alfredo. How does Violetta's past life influence their fate?
3. Explore the evolution of Violetta and Alfredo's relationship throughout the opera. How does their love deepen, and what obstacles do they face?
4. Compare and contrast the setting of the busy city with the quiet countryside in La traviata. How do these different environments reflect the characters' emotional states and circumstances?
5. Consider the ending of La traviata. Is it a purely tragic ending, or are there elements of redemption or enduring love?

Glossary of Key Terms

• La traviata: The title of the opera by Giuseppe Verdi. It translates to "The Fallen Woman" or "The Woman Gone Astray."
• Verdi: Giuseppe Verdi, the composer of the opera La traviata.
• Violetta: The main female character in La traviata.
• Alfredo: The main male character in La traviata.
• Countryside: The rural area outside the city where Violetta and Alfredo live together for a time.
• Alfredo's father: The character who intervenes in Violetta and Alfredo's relationship due to concerns about Violetta's past.
• Shame: The dishonor or disgrace that Alfredo's father believes Violetta's past could bring to their family.

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