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{{Infobox film|name=<i>Hadestown</i>|written=[[Anaïs Mitchell]]|language=[[English language|English]]|image=File:Hadestown musical poster.png|caption=Promotional poster for <i>Hadestown</i>}} | {{Infobox film|name=<i>Hadestown</i>|written=[[Anaïs Mitchell]]|language=[[English language|English]]|image=File:Hadestown musical poster.png|caption=Promotional poster for <i>Hadestown</i>}} | ||
'''''Hadestown''''' is a [[musical]] that functions as an [[Anti-capitalism|anti-capitalist]] work of art. It is based off of the [[Ancient Greece|ancient Greek]] [[Greek mythology|myths]] regarding [[Orpheus]] and [[Eurydice]]. The musical shows Orpheus starting out as an [[Idealism|idealist]] who couldn't see how the world was but later coming to terms with the oppression of the [[proletariat]] and coming to lead a [[revolution]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGF76aNf_o8 Why Hadestown is the Most Brilliant Musical Ever]</ref> | '''''Hadestown''''' is a [[musical]] that functions as an [[Anti-capitalism|anti-capitalist]] work of art. It is based off of the [[Ancient Greece|ancient Greek]] [[Greek mythology|myths]] regarding [[Orpheus]] and [[Eurydice]]. The musical shows Orpheus starting out as an [[Idealism|idealist]] who couldn't see how the world was but later coming to terms with the oppression of the [[proletariat]] and coming to lead a [[revolution]].<ref name=":0">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGF76aNf_o8 Why Hadestown is the Most Brilliant Musical Ever]</ref> | ||
== Proletarian elements == | |||
=== Setting depiction === | |||
''Hadestown'' takes a 1930s setting based around the [[Great Depression]] in the [[United States of America]] and it features a [[proletarian]] revolution.<ref name=":0" /> The ensemble has also been described as a "workers chorus".<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXLEUbqVzNI&list=PLu2XXuOHmNBE1xnKlKXSjzl4tfnys6q8P&index=11 Hadestown Original Broadway Cast - Chant I - Lyrics]</ref> | |||
=== Character depiction === | |||
In ''Hadestown'', [[Hades]] is representative of a corrupt and repressive member of the [[bourgeoisie]].<ref name=":0" /> | |||
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Revision as of 23:47, 10 August 2022
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| Written by | Anaïs Mitchell |
| Language | English |
Hadestown is a musical that functions as an anti-capitalist work of art. It is based off of the ancient Greek myths regarding Orpheus and Eurydice. The musical shows Orpheus starting out as an idealist who couldn't see how the world was but later coming to terms with the oppression of the proletariat and coming to lead a revolution.[1]
Proletarian elements
Setting depiction
Hadestown takes a 1930s setting based around the Great Depression in the United States of America and it features a proletarian revolution.[1] The ensemble has also been described as a "workers chorus".[2]
Character depiction
In Hadestown, Hades is representative of a corrupt and repressive member of the bourgeoisie.[1]