You Don't Own Me: The Myth and Magic of Bizet's Carmen
About this episode
This episode explores the character of Carmen, examining her role as an icon of sensuality and self-determination while also addressing the stereotypes associated with Romani culture.
Carmen is perhaps the most famous heroine in all of opera: an icon of sensuality and self-determination — and a full-blown stereotype of Romani culture.
Topics covered
- Carmen
- opera
- Romani culture
- sensuality
- self-determination
Keywords
- Bizet
- heroine
- stereotype
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: You Don't Own Me: The Myth and Magic of Bizet's Carmen
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