Discussion (week 4)

1. What is the song "I DREAMED A DREAM" all about? What does it say based on your own understanding and interpretation?

        - From the title itself, the song is all about a dream the person who wrote the song or the main character has dreamed. From what I've felt and understood, the person dreamed of somehow a nice, proper, near to perfect life. Everything the person wanted was there. Due to different circumstances the person has experienced, the dream he dreamed will just be a dream. When you were dreaming while sleeping, once you wake up, the dream will end there. For him, when reality faces his wild imagination, everything stops and took the wrong turn. 

2. What are the similarities and differences between the 2 adaptations (in terms of style, delivery, artistic expression, multimedia, etc.)

        - For the similarity, I can say that both of the performers/actors gave a wonderful performance. The expression can really be observed and I got goosebumps when I watched both of them, but not in the same way. For the movie version, what gave me goosebumps is the way the actress expresses her emotions using her voice and facial expressions. Her facial expression was a top tier. On the other hand, in the musical version, facial expression was not totally observed, but, the emotion was brought by how the performer sang the song. It was wonderful, it's like even if you close your eyes, you can still feel the emotions. 

3. Currently, KPOP and western influence dominate the entertainment industry. Do you still appreciate this kind of entertainment (Les Miserables and its 2 adaptations- movie and theatre musical)? Does it still appeal to you? Why or why not?

        - Yes, of course, it is, it will and will always be. I am not that a "fan" of these kinds of entertainment like musicals but I am always open and kind of interested in these acts. Even though the world has totally changed from the time when musicals were the main thing, it still amazes me. I think that what makes musicals exceptional above all is the way it captures the hearts and minds of the audience. I can't explain it thoroughly but it's just that musicals are on a different level.