Who is Raina? Why did Raina mention Emani to Bluntschli?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the character Raina from George Bernard Shaw's play 'Arms and the Man' and why she referred to Emani in a conversation with Bluntschli. This involves understanding the context of the play and the relationships between characters.
Answer
Raina mentions Emani due to its reference to Verdi's opera 'Ernani,' mirroring her sheltering Bluntschli.
Raina mentions Emani because it is a reference to Verdi's opera 'Ernani,' where an aristocrat shelters an enemy, similar to her own situation with Bluntschli.
Answer for screen readers
Raina mentions Emani because it is a reference to Verdi's opera 'Ernani,' where an aristocrat shelters an enemy, similar to her own situation with Bluntschli.
More Information
In 'Arms and the Man,' Raina Petkoff makes a reference to Verdi's opera 'Ernani' as a romantic allusion when she decides to shelter the enemy, Bluntschli. This indicates her dramatic and affected romanticism.
Tips
Readers often confuse Verdi's 'Ernani' with a real friend or relative of Raina due to similar sounding names.
Sources
- Character Analysis Raina Petkoff - CliffsNotes - cliffsnotes.com
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