Wotan’s speech in Act II of Die Walkure describes his need for someone who can help him but who must do so of his own free will without being told to do so. In light of this speech, can Brunhilde’s later actions in connection with the combat of Siegmund and Hunding and her defiance of Wotan’s commands be justified? Please explain fully.
La Boheme:
How is the Mimi of the opera La Boheme different from the Mimi of the book on which the opera is based?
How is the Musette of the opera similar to the Musette of the book?
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