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Prompts for Discussion and Activities<br />
1. The two primary couples, Rodolfo/Mimi and Marcello/Musetta, have different sets of<br />
problems and concerns. What are they?<br />
2. The bohemian characters face challenges when it comes to employment and financial<br />
stability. How do these factors contribute to the problem in the story?<br />
3. Each of the friends is an artist of some kind. We see a writer, an artist, a performer, a<br />
seamstress, etc. What does each type of art tell us about each character?<br />
4. Both Marcello and Alcindoro are in love with Musetta. How are they different?<br />
5. Does Rodolfo really love Mimi?<br />
6. What role do the seasons play in “<strong>La</strong> <strong>Bohème</strong>”?<br />
7. How is Mimi different from Musetta? Which one would you rather have as a friend? Why?<br />
8. We hear that Mimi and Rodolfo argue a lot. Would the story be different if Mimi was not<br />
sick?<br />
9. Rodolfo, Marcello, Colline, and Schaunard are all artists who have trouble paying the rent.<br />
They are a painter, writer, philosopher, and musician. How could they combine their talents<br />
and resources to better make a living?<br />
10. The life of an artist today can be just as unstable as in the story. Why is this?<br />
11. Who are the modern bohemians of today?<br />
12. Look up information about the writers and painters of 19 th century Paris. What was the<br />
city like at that time that made it such a center of cultural awakening?<br />
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