This animation of the Opera, Madama Butterfly, is almost a humorous way to portray the story-line. The Geisha and American look like barbie dolls that are more flexible and emotional. The way that we were told about this opera in class is how it played out by the animated characters. I feel that this was a very creative way to get the story-line across to people, especially children, without using subtitles. It painted a very clear picture in my mind and I was able to understand what occurred in Madama Butterfly.
These clay-like figures are animated in a very realistic way. You are able to see emotion and life and attach feelings to these characters as if they are real people. When he arrives back in Japan with his blonde Barbie-figure, you can see how upset the Geisha is and how happy the man is to have his child with him. I feel that this version of portraying the opera works because it is simple and direct.
