I really want to like this show because I love dark and somewhat sexual themes in musicals and I love Sondheim. I can concede that Giorgio does fall for Fosca, despite my initial misgivings of me feeling there being no reason for why he does- i’ll buy it for the theatricality of the show. here’s where i get confused- if you truly love someone with every fiber of your being, you probably want to maintain their health and have them live a longer time, right?
This being the case and Fosca being a weak and ill individual- why the hell would Giorgio risk her life to consummate their passion? yes it’s also Fosca wanting it and expressing her passion too but I don’t know, I feel like if Giorgio really did love Fosca, he wouldn’t sleep with her if he knew it would cause her death. Has anyone read the book? I am curious if he was aware of this if the book has a similar ending.
sorry if i seem naive about this - i just would love to hear other peoples opinion :)