The country estate and poet scenes in Romance in a Minor Key were some of the most intriguing for me. I agree with Silberman in that the scenes in the country estate show that there can be no escape for Madeline. At the estate, we see several example of how this brief escape means nothing in the scheme of the “real world.” Micheal’s brother, speaking to her outside, makes it clear that this is a fleeting experience, as inspirations for artists have to constantly change for their art to evolve. Kautner, in a cameo role as the poet, explains to Madeline why, as a wife, she cannot be inspirational. I think that ths is all Madeline needs to bring her back to earth, and realize that this life was never hers.
(apologies for being late; am on pain killers for knee injury and makes developing coherent thoughts difficult!)
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