Le Nozze Figaro Thesis

Title: The cultural influence in Le Nozze di Figaro
Thesis Statement: Le Nozze di Figaro is symbolic of the society and its changing class system in the eighteenth-century.
The eighteenth-century was full of change including opera. One of the greatest operas to come about during this time was Le Nozze di Figaro. Society was changing, the aristocratic society was diminishing and the Roman Empire was falling. Le Nozze sheds light on these changes, and in some opinions started the Revolution that would change society forever. Le Nozze di Figaro’s characters’ actions and personalities are representative of a societal norm or change of the time period. The Count showed the changing power of the nobility. The Countess displayed the increased authority
of women not only in their homes but in the ruling class. Susanna demonstrated the budding feminism that was overcoming the exploitation of the feminine sex. Figaro’s ability to eventually marry his bride of choice over a nobility’s desire was indicative of societies movement from the superiority of nobility. Even Marcellina’s desire to take the young Figaro’s hand in marriage displayed the attention that society was beginning to show the value of women.