1. How does the relationship between two central characters (of your choice!) evolve throughout the course of the entire opera?
2. Compare and contrast two different productions of the same scene (please include the URLs.) What are the differences in the sets, direction, lighting, costumes, acting? Which do you think is more effective, and why? Please specify the act, scene, and/or aria.
3. How is this opera relevant to our lives in the 21st-century? Put another way, why does this opera still resonate with modern audiences?
