Paulinas first acts of revenge are directly correlated to the threatening melody and tone of the movement when she takes off her panties and stuffs it into Robertos mouth. This makes it clear that although Paulina attempts to justify her actions, she ultimately seeks justice, which is fueled by vengeance. However, because the movement is written in a minor key, Paulinas acts of violence are emphasized more vividly due to the overall aggressive sentiment of the movement.
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Whether or not Paulina puts Roberto on trial because she wants to bring the crime he has committed to justice, or for her personal satisfaction continues to linger on as the movement transitions from a graceful to a more violent and rapid melody. The rapidly changing speed, dynamics and instruments provide a thorough perspective on Paulina and Gerardos unstable relationship. When the movement slowly transitions back into a soft and lighthearted tone, Paulina succumbs to Gerardos sincerity and love. The reader quickly establishes that Paulina is a woman that takes pride in her power, while she attempts to cover up her vulnerability and weakness. When Gerardo explains that he is not in the mood for arguing, she bitterly replies, You were supposed to do it and questions his loyalty by remarking I knew that youd find someone to help you out. She clearly lacks the element of trust in their relationship, and constantly answers Gerardo in a no less than rude manner. This darkened tone underlines Paulinas ferocity and anger. However soon enough, the delicate violin is contrasted as it crescendos to a climax and is dramatized with the addition of the strong and dominant cello. This signifies that Gerardo mainly takes on the role of Paulinas caretaker and protector. It mustve got cold and If you knew how much I love you. He soothes her with words such as Poor little love. The light high pitched, and rather delicate violin playing relates to Gerardos caring and benevolent tone of voice when talking to Paulina. The tone of the play very closely resembles the dark and ominous tone of the movement due to the continuously changing volume and intensity of the sound to emphasize Paulina and Gerardos unhealthy and unpredictable relationship. All of the musical elements in the movement correspond to the key characters and ultimately give the ready a more fully rounded perception of their roles in the play in relation to on another as well as their role in developing the theme. It is significant that the first movement is written in cadence, because it essentially replicates the interactions between Paulina and Gerardo. It also emphasizes the theme of justice versus vengeance because it stresses the readers constant struggle to decide whether Paulinas actions are driven by justice or vengeance.
The most significant aspects of the movement that can be related to the Death and the Maiden are the dynamics of the piece along with the light versus dark tone, which are in direct correspondence to the tone of the play.
The play Death and the Maiden by Ariel Dorfman has many similarities with the first movement of Franz Schuberts quartet Death and the Maiden due the various aspects of the movement that reflect the tone of the play, the relationship between Paulina and Gerardo, as well as the theme of justice versus vengeance.
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