Stephen F. Austin State University
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND REVOLUTION: USE OF LEITMOTIF IN THE FIRST ACTS OF LES MISÉRABLES AND HAMILTON: AN AMERICAN MUSICAL
Abstract
dc:description.abstract<p>Leitmotif, a recurring musical theme that represents a character, idea, or situation, is a device used in operas, film scores, and musical theater. Accredited to Richard Wagner, leitmotifs enhance storytelling and provide a sense of cohesion to a production. The popular musicals Les Misérables and Hamilton bear many similarities, including the use of leitmotif as a storytelling device. This thesis explores how the two musicals use leitmotif differently, through the lens of the protagonists, antagonists, and supporting characters. Though the leitmotifs in Les Misérables generally represent ideas and the leitmotifs in Hamilton are mostly character-based, this tool aids the overall narrative in both shows.</p>
Degree
thesis:*- Name thesis:degree_name
- Master of Music
- Level thesis:degree_level
- Thesis
- Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
- School of Music
- Year dc:date.available
- 2023
Author and committee
dc:creator, dc:contributor.*- Author dc:creator
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- Pezzillo, Mary Katherine
- Contributors dc:contributor
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- Dr. Samantha Inman
- Dr. Stephen Lias
- Dr. Inga Meier
Subjects
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dc:identifier.*- Repository record dc:identifier
- https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/etds/522
- OAI identifier oai:identifier
- oai:scholarworks.sfasu.edu:etds-1565