Don Quixote
"To dream the impossible dream, to fight the unbeatable foe, to bear with unbearablesorrow, to run where the brave dare not go." This quote sung by Don Quixote exemplifies themessage of the story of Don Quixote. His courageous quest has been an inspiration to people forover 400 years. There are notable differences between the book written by Miguel Cervantesand the Broadway musical. Some of these differences are how Dulciana is portrayed andinteracts with Don Quixote, Don Quixote's journeys and encounters, and how the storyconcludes. They both have a positive message of reaching for your desires without letting reality In both the play and the book, Don Quixote is intrigued by Aldonsa. In the book the onlymention of Aldonsa is that she is a poor farm girl whom Don Quixote fights for. In the play sheis a much more involved character. First of all she is portrayed as a kitchen slut with no hope of
In the book the story ends with Don Quixote going back homeafter being beaten by the reality of his life. They keep telling him about all of the fun he had on his adventures, and theytry to get him to remember his quest. A commonthread in both the play and the book is the story of Don Quixote and the windmills. Don Quixote ends up getting hurt rather badly in theprocess. This storytells of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza approaching a hill with several windmills. Don Quixotethinks that they are giants getting ready to attack him. In both the play and the book, Don Quixote's quest leads him all over Spain. The courageous quest of Don Quixote is portrayed well in both the play and the book,although each story is a little different. The conclusion in thebook ends with the reality of Don Quixote's life, while the play concludes with a considerableimpact, leaving you with the impression that you can do, or be anything you want to be. hen Don Quixote first sees her he thinks she is the most beautifullady he has ever seen. Theylift him out of bed, and they all begin to sing, "The Impossible Dream. In the play the same situation happens, but thingsend a little bit differently. DonQuixote surely has been courageous in his quest, and will always be remembered as a story ofhope and courage all throughout time. The book's theme might be to notget carried away with illusions because reality will always be there.
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