9. The meaning of Verdi's La traviata

In one scene Edward takes Vivian to the opera, and together they enjoy ‘La traviata,’ Vivian’s first experience of the theatre form.

Based on Alexandre Dumas’ 1848 novel ‘La Dame aux Camélias,’ Giuseppe Verdi’s ‘La Traviata’ was released in 1853, telling the story of a powerful sex worker from Paris, named Violetta. Julia’s character’s does not only have the same occupation as Violetta. In fact, they have another thing in common: they both fall for a wealthy man!