| I am writing this before reading anyone else's response, but CAROUSEL is about Billy Bigelow never facing the consequences of his actions. He chooses escape when the robbery goes awry, and his soul rises from the dead defiant enough to challenge God. It is only when he confronts his daughter's sadness that he understands the hurt he has caused. Having his death be an accident robs him of having to face his own responsibility. This is beautifully realized in the current revival, and is far more powerful than the accidental death depicted in the film. I like the film, actually, but that change is unfortunate. |
