Motifs

Light → truth

Blanche avoids bright light to hide truth and ageing; uses paper lantern to soften reality

Music motifs (contrast)

“Blue piano” free, life‑spirit vs structured Varsouviana associated with trauma

Moth to a flame

Blanche drawn toward self‑destruction despite danger

Colour symbolism

Red satin robe, bold primaries vs pastels signal character energy and conflict

Cyclical music framing

Opening and closing with similar blues suggests Blanche’s ongoing, lonely journey