04. Mysterious Song
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Themes
- Deception and manipulation
- Social injustice and class warfare
- Guilt and Regret
- Loss and Trauma
Structure
Exposition
Marquess Victor Styles is on his way to see to one of his lovers. Timing has him stopping at The Wild Duck Tavern and Inn for the night before finishing his journey.
Conflict
Clara Lenville knows his indiscretions by his smell, even though he doesn't know it.
Rising Action
As Victor is ordering, Clara touches his hand and she sees his life and where he's headed.
Climax
Clara sings Lover's Embrace as she serves Victor his dinner.
Falling Action
Victor finishes his dinner and rents a room for the night.
Resolution
At dawn, as Clara is going home at the end of her shift, Victor commits suicide.
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