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The Piano Lesson

Pop Culture Happy Hour

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Exploring Haunting Themes in Adaptation

This chapter examines a family's history as depicted through a piano that represents themes of heritage and trauma. It highlights the director's cinematic choices, including the haunting presence of Sutter's ghost, while contrasting visual storytelling in film with the abstract nature of live stage performances.

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