| Description |
| Description: |
Somber statement of the main theme, ending with subtle sigh-like dissonance |
| On-screen: |
Mabel reacts |
| Music annotations: |
[m. 22] no dialogue / schmaltz / mf; [m. 23] sfz / rall; [m. 24] morendo |
| Film annotations: |
[m. 22] Mabel watching; [m. 23] She turns; [m. 25] Into dialogue |
| Orchestration annotations: |
[m. 22] all violn / str sneak in + W.W. / sul G; [m. 23] fl + vibraphone; [m. 24] harp |
| Analysis: |
For the first time since the opening credits, the x and y motives are brought together in a gesture similar to the "Dust Be My Destiny" motto, but motive Y is inverted; Mabel longs to be with Joe but is denied, so her previously hopeful motive (Y) is inverted; above the point of resolution there is a prolonged sigh with a dissonant b6-5; the register is lower than usual, adding to the somber mood overall |
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| Tags |
conflict | inversion | leading lady | prison | sigh gesture | somber
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