"The Sound of Music"

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The "Sound of Music" is considered by many to be one of the most successful musicals of all time. This paper provides a textual and contextual critique of this musical film. It determines why the film is considered to be a musical, what iconography or thematic elements tie the film to the musical genre, as well as how the film's use of genre reflects the time it was made. The contemporary issues or concerns which are embedded in the film are also identified in the critique.

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"The Sound of Music is based on the book "The Story of the Trapp Family Singers" as told by Maria von Trapp. While Maria was waiting for a forgotten instrument at a concert, she kept the audience entertained by telling stories about her large, adventurous family. A gentleman backstage approached her, suggesting she write a book about her family. After Maria stated she "preferred telling the stories, he offered to write the book for her (http://www.foxhome.com/soundofmusic/som.html)"."

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