Nov 18, 2008

M. Butterfly | Suggested Essay Topics

Act I, Scenes 1-6
1. Do you think it is possible for a man to love a woman for over twenty years without realizing that “she” is really a man? Think up a scenario where this is possible. Remember, the play is based on real events, no matter how far-fetched they may seem.

2. Find a libretto for Madame Butterfly and/or listen to a performance of the opera. Do you think that Pinkerton is a moral character? Why or why not? Is Gallimard’s assessment of Pinkerton accurate in your opinion?

Act I, Scenes 7-13
1. By Western standards, how does Song conform to the ideal...