And that's why Sondheim's work continues to be fascinating and reveals new layers every time you engage with it.
I also think of 'Moments in the Woods' when I read this, the lines "Have a child for warmth
And a baker for bread
And a prince for whatever—"
where he explores the grey areas of relationships and how monogamy is never as cut and dry as movies or books appear to make it. The woods are a great metaphor for the underbelly of provincial life where they all can explore their darker sides.
Thank you. Had never thought Sondheim's from that perspective. Isn't that more often then not in American life? Success is based on the numbers in one's bank account, NOT what people do to help.
And that's why Sondheim's work continues to be fascinating and reveals new layers every time you engage with it.
I also think of 'Moments in the Woods' when I read this, the lines "Have a child for warmth
And a baker for bread
And a prince for whatever—"
where he explores the grey areas of relationships and how monogamy is never as cut and dry as movies or books appear to make it. The woods are a great metaphor for the underbelly of provincial life where they all can explore their darker sides.
Thank you. Had never thought Sondheim's from that perspective. Isn't that more often then not in American life? Success is based on the numbers in one's bank account, NOT what people do to help.