Another "Caroline, or Change" question

[little_sally]

Another "Caroline, or Change" question#0

Posted: 8/13/04 at 3:49pm

I haven't seen the show but I have the album and I'm not exactly clear on the whole thing with the statue. Can someone explain it to me?

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[KMF_NYC]

re: Another 'Caroline, or Change' question#1

Posted: 8/13/04 at 4:11pm

in the simplist matter -- it's a metaphor/symbol for one of the many things changing and at the end you learn it is EMmie who was involved in taking it down

"Sir K, the Viscount of Uppity-shire...." -- kissmycookie

Updated On: 8/13/04 at 04:11 PM

[uncageg]

re: Another 'Caroline, or Change' question#2

Posted: 8/13/04 at 4:22pm

I also get the feeling that since this show is semi-autobiographical. The statue really existed. But I could be wrong.

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[KMF_NYC]

re: Another 'Caroline, or Change' question#3

Posted: 8/13/04 at 4:44pm

I would bet my last dollar that things like this happened in the South in 63 --

"Sir K, the Viscount of Uppity-shire...." -- kissmycookie

[Link Larkin Wanabe]

re: Another 'Caroline, or Change' question#4

Posted: 8/13/04 at 4:49pm

...and that the sun will come out tomorrow

[thibodeaux]

re: Another 'Caroline, or Change' question#5

Posted: 8/13/04 at 5:07pm

NEW QUESTION--

Why does everyone call her "Caroline" except for Rose, who calls her "Carolyn"? And then there's the one time when Noah calls her "Carolyn" as well...

Any suggestions??

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[Chip1012]

re: Another 'Caroline, or Change' question#6

Posted: 8/13/04 at 5:09pm

the way I see it, the confederate statue represented slavery and oppression, and by tearing it down, its a step forward.
Updated On: 8/13/04 at 05:09 PM

[KMF_NYC]

re: Another 'Caroline, or Change' question#7

Posted: 8/13/04 at 5:12pm

I've wondered that too -- I think it is to help separate her from the family and Caroline...it makes the coming together with Noah ore dramatic....

"Sir K, the Viscount of Uppity-shire...." -- kissmycookie

[TheQuibbler]

re: Another 'Caroline, or Change' question#8

Posted: 8/13/04 at 5:16pm

I think it has to do with the fact that is Rose is more "refined" than the others and "Carolynn" sounds more sophisticated. Also, I believe MargoChanning touched on this subject, it represents the gap in Rose's and Caroline's relationship. Rose says "Carolynn" because she doesn't care enough to say it correctly and Caroline doesn't like Rose enough to correct her.

[chinkie azn jai]

re: Another 'Caroline, or Change' question#9

Posted: 8/13/04 at 6:23pm

Wow, i never relized how many layers C,OC has. I just thought Rose said "carolyn" because it was another way to pronounce caroline. This makes me wish i could see the show live or taped for dvd.

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[Chip1012]

re: Another 'Caroline, or Change' question#10

Posted: 8/13/04 at 7:29pm

great obersvation Quibbler. Everytime I see this show/listen to the recording I pick up on new things. Just incredible.

[BalletGirl85]

re: Another 'Caroline, or Change' question#11

Posted: 8/13/04 at 8:30pm

I'm rushing this show tomorrow and I'm really excited about it now that I know there are layers.