Amadeus: Karakteristik af Salieri og Mozart

Give a short description of the asylum that holds Herr Salieri.

It’s a home for very sick or poor people. People society doesn’t like. They are strapped to the wall, or shoved into a box, naked.

What do you think of Herr Salieri?

I think he is a very bitter and jealous man. He is full of hatred against Mozart and isn’t hiding it in any way.

How is Herr Salieri relationship with god?

He Is very disappointed with god. Because he vowed he’s life to god as long as god gave him the possibility to make music, and then Mozart came along and was a natural talent, and took all the pleasure of making music away from Herr Salieri.

What is Mozart like?

He is a brilliant musician, and he is very much aware of It. He is a spoiled brad sometimes, most of the time. He is very childish, and drinks a lot. He is very confident and clever.

Describe the relationship between Herr Salieri and Mozart.

Herr Salieri doesn’t like Mozart very much. In fact he hates him, but only because Mozart’s music Is better than he’s own. Mozart is most of the time treating Herr Salieri as an employee, because he is aware of the fact that he is better than Herr Salieri, and that Herr Salieri is jealous.