"I would not have her marry for wealth, but love"These words, of course, do not ring true when her love interest is revealed later on. I like how this shows a conflict with his wish for his daughter and her immoral romance. I also find that taking the quote from Florio shows a dynamic beyond the star crossed lovers; one of the conflicted and dishonored father.
I think red is an obvious choice of color to convey love, and blood in both the sense of gore and bloodshed and blood that relates family members. From Giovanni to Annabella to Florio. I think this angle will be more interesting and compelling than going from a cliche romance angle.
I really like the angle you have chosen. It is hard to escape the love story of this play. It is very prominent to the main characters stories. I like the direction you have taken it. Seeing the disgrace and hurt in the father is a really phenomenal way to incorporate the element of family, and still examine the twisted love story. His point of view includes the sick relationship, his love for his family and the complicated social world of the time. I think all of those need to be addressed in any take on the play and your idea does this.
ReplyDeleteIt is very interesting how Florio's comment goes against his actual wishes. He wants her to marry by love, but truly wants her to marry for wealth. I didn't see this before. It would give the play a different view; instead of feeling a certain way towards Giovanni, I think I would feel upset towards Florio for being hypocritical.
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