This is the reason it is evident with Herr Keller the rejection of types of music and composers in the text. In Maestro, allows a deeper understanding of secondary characters as well as the main characters. Herr Keller’s past is important as it enables us to understand him as a character, with music being a key symbol in his life. The maestro’s preference for certain eras of music allows the reader to recognise the pain he suffers when listening to specific composers, due to the suffering experienced in his past. Mozart and Bach represent the music Herr Keller uses to seek refuge of the romantics.
In ‘Cosi’, a play written by Louis Nowra, the meaning of love is explored and challenged by the different views of the mental patients, the protagonist Lewis and his friends Nick and Lucy. Nowra considers the importance of love in human relationships and a deeper enduring bond of love based on trust, respect and loyalty. The relationship between Lewis and the patients changes him. At the beginning of the play Lewis is narrow minded and thinks that in those days politics is more important than love. However, as he continues to perform with the patients finds for himself that love is most definitely imperative for humans.
His guilt over the death of his beloved wife and son during World War 2 is a crucial event in which shaped the present Keller. He decides to remove his past and begin a new future in Darwin, however he lost some of his previous qualities in order to start fresh. One of these qualities was his love for romantic music. When Paul visits Vienna, he finds out that ‘Eduard loved the romantics.’ However after the concentration camp, Keller had hatred towards them as it clearly reminded him of the horrors he faced during that time. This accentuates how much guilt the man carries among himself and helps define who he truly is during the novel.
Music remains the catalyst to sustain this relationship but it is the individual perspectives which make their histories unique. Paul; strives for fame and recognition of his skill. Keller has had the fame and acknowledges his error in believing in the power of this fame. His lessons for Paul are rarely about the music- though Paul is too naïve and hopeful to realise this. Keller is protecting Paul from music which is contrived to fit the standards of a society rather than the self.
It greatly influences the story, what will happen in the story, and what theme the story will communicate. The extremely solid characterization of the two main characters, Doodle and his brother, leads to the finale, which communicates the theme. The clear mistakes made in the story, like the excessive and unsupervised rehabilitation of Doodle, that occur because of the characters characterization, really show the reader what the main characters did wrong, and shows that to the reader not to do it either. After all, as it is said in the story, “Pride is a seed that bears to seeds; life and
“Keller teaches Paul far more than how to be a good musician. Discuss.” In addition to discovering the art of being a good musician, Paul Crabbe learns a great deal about life, and overcoming the hurdles it throws. Eduard Keller, through his musical teaching, inadvertedly challenges Paul is ways which enable him to grow mentally and emotionally. Paul is at a crossroads between childhood and adulthood, and draws on Keller to fulfill his musical goals. However, Paul’s personal discovery is evident in the changes in his character throughout the novel, his relationship with Keller being a prime indication.
How music affects us is connected through our brains neurochemistry, our mental associations with the music, our culture, and our spirit, which are all mentioned in this scientific journey. Through this journey the writer perplexed me with scientific and musical vocabulary and redundant examples, but at the same time, I was fascinated with his description of the anatomy of the brain and why we enjoy the music we prefer listening to. I must admit that I had high expectations for this book because of my appreciation for music and what a significant role it plays in my life. However, when I began reading, I found the beginning of the book to be very abstruse. Knowing the definitions of pitch, timbre, meter and loudness, to name a few, do not help me enjoy music more than what I already do.
It is through Edie that Terry learns forgiveness and discovers personal empowerment. Edie is a “real friend” to him; someone that he feels a responsibility to care for, just as his brother looks out for him. Under her influence, Terry shifts away from his “animal”-like lifestyle and adopts her philosophy that “everyone should care for everyone else”. Kazan’s use of framing shots and romantic flute music highlight the adoration Edie has of Terry and their growing connection. Her support and his desire to help her in the quest to find justice for her brother’s murder are major catalysts in his decision to forget self-preservation and challenge
His ex-friend Bennie Reid taught Paul that sometimes relationships ‘just happen’ even though Paul did not like the prospect of befriending Bennie largely because of his position in the social hierarchy, he still could not abandon Bennie and be left with nobody. Paul’s relationship with Keller is therefore very important to him because although Paul might be at the bottom of the school hierarchy along with Bennie, he is as his parents often remind him, a talented musician. The maestro sees Paul’s arrogance for what it is and conversely devises his teaching methods to suit the position at which Paul was at. As this was initially an insult to Paul the relationship started with no mutual respect, Keller having respect for no one in his surroundings treated his student as he would anyone else. Paul’s first impressions of Keller are ‘Misleading, of course’ and that he is a bad teacher because of Keller’s patronisation.
Matt’s relationship with Tam Lin and El Patrón shows how father figures can have a heavy influence on a child’s action, resulting in an overall change in their future behaviors. The two men taking up fatherly roles in the novel illustrate their similar traits to Matt through their actions. Both men appear to care for Matt deeply, treating Matt as if he matters and is not simply a clone to be used. Similarly, they also give him a sense of strength, continuing to shape Matt’s young mind. Their care gave Matt a form of stability, forming his character and keeping him from becoming someone like Tom, a young man who has received no love and positive attention.