In the movie “Amadeus” there are many types of conflict that are presented. This movie is a great example of a variety of conflicts within a movie. “Amadeus” has many major characters that each, in their own way, have their own type of struggle, but the one most represented through the entire film was that of Salieri’s life. His conflict deals with the act of God. Since he was a young boy, he began his struggles against/for God. The examples of the conflict between the two are; Salieri has a desire to become the best composer known and he needs God’s help, his belief that God gave him the abilities/skills to be the best, and Salieri, in his mind, being triumphant over God in his life. On the subject of internal and external conflict, “Amadeus” is an excellent movie that shows many aspects of conflict throughout the film. Salieri is one of the major characters in the movie that undergoes the most change or struggles. It all began when he had the desire to be the best musician known to man.
Throughout Salieri’s life, he deals with major conflict. His dream of wanting to become the best composer is what began his life of struggle. His dad gets in the way of the dream as soon as he presented the idea to his father. This causes Salieri to turn to God for the first time in the want of something, rather than to praise him. He essentially “strikes a deal” with God in saying that if he gives him the chance or opportunity to become the world’s greatest composer, he will devote everything to God. Even though this conflict may come across to be very settle, it takes a turn. Upon the death of Salieri’s dad, he believes this to be a good thing and perceives it as an act of God answering his wish. In a way, Salieri is in a contract with God because he granted him the opportunity to play/compose music, now it’s Salieri’s turn to hold up his end of the deal. This is when his conflict with God takes a turn for the worse.
Salieri is grown up and has fully devoted his