Maestro By Peter Goldsworthy
"And thus while I listened, the future became the present unchallenged; and all too soon the regretted past".
Paul's growth to maturity is the central concern of the novel
To what extent do you agree with this statement? Discuss in relation to the novel's themes and issues.
The central concern of the novel "Maestro" is definitely the growth to maturity of Paul. The issues which arise in the novel, such as music, relationships,m love, and betrayal, all contribute and lead to his development to understanding.
Music is an on-going and interweaving motif throughout the novel, and is also the most important one. Music is the glue which bonds many relationships in the novel; Paul and Rosie's, ...
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too good to be taught by Herr Keller, when in fact it was because he felt belittled by him. This arrogance is shown when herr Keller finally lets him play the piano on their 8th lesson.
"He fossicked among his own music for a few moments, finally emerging with a copy of "The Children's Bach".
"I played that years ago," I protested.
"You are too proud to play it again?"
"It's easy."
"...Bach is never easy."
The fact that Paul felt that Bach was "too easy" shos his arrogance, but with Herr Keller's response, he is put in his place and must re-evaluate himself.
Similar events to this occur many times before Paul realises the truth behind Herr Keller's enigmatic words.
Another example of Paul's self-righteousness is at the Brisbane Symphony Concert. Paul prided himself on being more cultured than the rest of his new town.
"....A smattering of applause broke out in the audience after the first movement...
"The plebs think it's finished,"[I said]...
"We are meant ...
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In many ways, herr Keller not only taught Paul about music, but also about love, sacrifice, survival, strength, suffering, and the harsh reality of war. We come to see a new Paul who has a comprehension of all these things.
But when Herr Keller finally speaks more than riddles to Paul, he insensitively pushes it away because of his hormonal biddings.
"...I wanted to know more, but at what price? Rosie might already be waiting, parked in the street. I knew she would be wearing nothing underneath...
...Half of me wanted to stay, to quiz him further... but half of me wanted to be out of there, no... I loved him in many ways - but i loved Rosie more."
At the height of Herr ...
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