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what role does music play in the singing lesson?

what role does music play in the singing lesson?

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    Music plays an important role in this story, thereby justifying the title. Miss Meadows’s state of mind is reflected by the music played in the class. The lament at the beginning of the story expresses her sadness and grief which she is feeling after reading Basil’s letter. It ends with a cheerful song about flowers and celebration, mirroring Miss Meadows’s happiness on finding out that her marriage will not be in any harm’s way. Music is one of the main themes in the story around which the plot revolves. It expresses all of Miss Meadows’s inner thoughts and emotions to the readers.

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