![]() ![]() ![]() He is almost a lone voice amongst his friends and neighbors in feeling this way most have supported Hitler unquestioningly and so it takes a great deal of backbone for him to stick to his beliefs in what is right, and find a new life for his family in a country that is not yet annexed by the Germans. He sees escape as the only option and courageously leads his family to safety in Austria. The Captain is opposed to the Nazi regime and does not intend to join the navy again to fight in Hitler's military. As soon as she returns he breaks off his engagement to the Baroness because he does not want to lie to her, or to himself. He is an honorable man and does not try to change her mind, or elicit feelings from her that she is not ready to share with him. He has a certain tenderness with her that seems at first glance out of character. The Captain realizes that he has strong feelings for Maria once she has left the villa. The joy has gone out of the Captain since he was widowed he realizes that it is a long time since he sang with his family, but it is also a long time since he had music in his heart. They are disciplined with military precision, primarily because he does not know how to cope with his feelings of sadness since losing his wife. ![]() Captain von TrappĪ military man, and veteran of the Austrian navy, Captain von Trapp has taken to raising his children in the same way that he captained his men. She is in love with the Captain and needs to accept this and confront her feelings head on when she does so, she learns that they are reciprocated. Initially feeling that this is wrong and that she should seclude herself from her feelings, she is again counseled by Mother Abess, and comes to realize that she needs to seek her own happiness. She is, however, rather instantly taken with the Captain. Maria is a strong and determined young woman with a sensible head on her shoulders. It also turns out to be lifesaving for the family as it is only because of their participation in the Salzburg Festival that they are able to flee the German occupiers and escape to Switzerland. Maria knows that singing is good for the soul. This is also very good for the Captain he has not sung since his wife passed away, but joins in the singing with his children at a family gathering. Maria loves music and she immediately brings music back to the villa. She is loving towards the children and gives them the maternal and gentle discipline and structure that they need. Maria is like a breath of fresh air in the von Trapp household, immediately raising everyone's spirits. She is steered instead to another job where she can use her skills and beliefs to guide and protect young children who have recently lost the mother, and whose father is very remote and militaristic. ![]() We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own.Īt the start of the film, Maria is a young nun-in-training, but her sunny personality, love of music and the mountains, and her vivacious free spirit make her seem a little unsuitable for the deprivations and rigors of abbey life, in the eyes of the Mother Abess. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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