One of the most memorable scenes from the sound of music is the one of Liesel running into the arms of Ralph. During that scene they dance around on the grounds until a thunderstorm strikes over head. After that they run into the gazebo and sing the song "I am sixteen going on seventeen." To see the lyrics of the song click here. While they are singing this there is a sense of lingering doom overhead. This could have to do with the impending thunderstorm or what would happen if they were found out about.This scene makes me think of those nature programs where you see the nice little gazelle out there on the African Savannah. You just know that there is a lion just waiting for the right time to pounce on the nice gazelle. And you are right the lion does pounce of the gazelle. That really sucks.
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ReplyDeleteI like where this is going. I think you could do much in way of exploring the idea of public and private responsibility. The public notion of the good and the private joys of happiness would be something that you could explore. The idea of the Von Trapps being happy in their own worlds with the terror of the Nazis present could be worthy of blogging. Also, we admire the ending. Think it's great. Yet, is it a form of cowardice for the Von Trapps to escape when so many could not. Is there much in way of hope present if individuals' response to threats and intimidation is to avoid the problem and not stand up to it?
Just a thought.
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