woyzeck scene 7

summary of the scene

M’s room

M + D-M in there

D-M is play marching around room then makes a move

M pushes away initially then gives in

why does the drum major want Marie specifically

Objectification - he sees Marie as an object to pursue

power dynamics - Dum major is high status and Marie is poor and therefore vulnerable - he could easily manipulate her

ego - Drum major is described as being ‘chosen for physique‘ - he knows he is good-looking, alpha male , feels like he could have anyone he wants

push and pull factors for Marie

PULL:

drum major offers chance to escape a difficult life for a bit

she’s attracted to him! he is the dream man to look at - W is described as ‘wrought’

PUSH:

fear of societal judgement

responsibilities as a mother and common law wife

describe the use of animalistic imagery in the scene

“chest of an ox” - she’s stroking his ego

“you should see me Sundays with my plume” - avian mating rituals - whoever has the biggest plume wins
“i’m going to fill your belly full of drum majors, sire a whole damn stable of them.“ - highly animalistic desire - “sire” links to the horse imagery in scene 3

the baby in this scene

the baby sees all the sin - is predisposed to it

baby isn’t crying as it is so familiar with sin

Marie is angry at W for not looking at the baby earlier - but doesn’t look at it now

Drum major and Marie’s intimacy

he is in control “Devil in you, isn’t there?” - she gives in after this line and so his degradation has power over her