Topics for Further Study
Investigate the life stories of Mozart and Salieri. Did Shaffer's depiction of the two composers and their relationship align with historical facts?
Explain existentialism and explore how playwrights have woven this theme into their works. What existential aspects can you identify in Amadeus?
Read Shaffer's Equus and compare its themes to those in Amadeus. What are the differences? What are the similarities? Do you notice any recurring patterns in both plays?
Listen to the Mozart compositions mentioned in the play, particularly those Salieri experiences during a live performance or imagines in his mind. How does the music underscore the play's themes?
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