http://www.heedthehedonist.com/la-traviata-consumes-literally Hedonist Guide | Northwest Living | Food, Wine, Spa, Romance, & Travel Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:20:35 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 http://www.heedthehedonist.com/la-traviata-consumes-literally/comment-page-1#comment-33 Ronaldo Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:02:52 +0000 http://heedthehedonist.com/?p=543#comment-33 My sense is that the older Germont completely fabricates the story about the sister who won't be able to get married unless Alfredo and Violetta split up. We never learn her name, and we never hear of her again after Germont confronts Violetta early in Act II. Alfredo never speaks of her, either. No, Germont is just being a dick because he disapproves of Violetta's earlier lifestyle. And he's a dick towards his son as well, after Alfredo publicly humiliates Violetta. William Hurt sang the role without a hint of nastiness; he opted for a far-too-benign interpretation. My sense is that the older Germont completely fabricates the story about the sister who won’t be able to get married unless Alfredo and Violetta split up. We never learn her name, and we never hear of her again after Germont confronts Violetta early in Act II. Alfredo never speaks of her, either. No, Germont is just being a dick because he disapproves of Violetta’s earlier lifestyle. And he’s a dick towards his son as well, after Alfredo publicly humiliates Violetta. William Hurt sang the role without a hint of nastiness; he opted for a far-too-benign interpretation.

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