I did not enjoy this movie as it was draggy and boring. However, it gave me some insight into Mozart's life and that made me understand his gift and struggles.
In this post, I will be reflecting on Mozart's personality base on the Big Five.
The Big Five: Mozart
Openness
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| He played the song after listening to it once |
Mozart is someone who has a high level of this trait. There is no doubt that he has a high level of imagination and insight (Cherry, 2016). Mozart is able to compose musical pieces with little or no effort. For example, after listening only once to Salieri's March of Welcome, Mozart is able to play it from memory and even effortlessly plays a variation of it. Also, individuals high in openness are also more adventurous and creative (Cherry, 2016). Personally, I feel that Mozart is someone adventurous as he is always willing to explore and compose different pieces. Mozart is always keen to compose more opera pieces, always broadening his horizons and playing with wild ideas (Cherry, 2016). He manages to turn simple musical ideas into something creative and beautiful.
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| He loves his weird parties |
Mozart is also high in openness because he is able to enjoy his unusual parties and games (Cherry, 2016). The attendees of the parties are sometimes requires to undergo punishments that to someone low in openness (Cherry, 2016), could be deemed as stupid and silly. However, Mozart clearly enjoys the games and actively participates in his 'punishments'. One example is he did not hesitate to play the piano while facing it the opposite way.
Openness: High
Conscientiousness
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| Alcohol and parties: his vices |
I believe that Mozart is someone who has low conscientiousness. Mozart has low levels of impulse-control, thoughtfulness and has no goals (Cherry, 2016). For example, Mozart is unable to hold on to any money for long. He impulsively spends his earnings on alcohol, parties and on his lavish lifestyle. Mozart also has low levels of thoughtfulness as he does not seem to care for his wife's welfare. He does not save any money for their expenses, nor spares any heed to her requests of saving money. Due to his insensitivity (Cherry, 2016), she leaves him; only to come back to find him on his death-bed.
Furthermore, Mozart is also undependable (Cherry, 2016). He does not pay his debts, instead always seeking out for loans from his colleagues and friends. He is unreliable when it comes to money and savings, that his own wife has to beg and plead with him to save some of his earnings. Mozart is also seen as unreliable as he was unaware of the timing of his own performance, instead choosing to frolick and have fun with his then future-wife, Constanze.
Conscientiousness: Low
Extraversion
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| His love for music can be clearly seen |
Mozart has a high level of extraversion. Individuals with extraversion are characterized by excitability, sociability, talkativeness, assertiveness and have high amount of emotional expressiveness (Cherry, 2016). Hence, I perceive that Mozart is easily excitable as he always produces his high-pitched laughter whenever he perceives a situation as awkward or funny. I also believe that he has a high amount of emotional expressiveness as the viewers are clearly able to understand and perceive his current emotions during a scene. He does not hide his emotions and does not hesitate to let his feelings known. For example, during scenes where he is composing and writing his music, viewers are able to empathize with his passion for music. His facial expressions changes to one that is filled with awe and wonder.
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| He loves people |
Extraversion: High
Agreeableness
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| Constanze was important to him |
Having a high level of agreeableness means that an individual is altruistic, kind, cooperative and affectionate (Cherry, 2016). I do believe that he is affectionate, to those he loves. For example, he loves his wife and son, and brings them out with him for operas and shows. Mozart also has a trusting nature. He trusts and regards Salieri as a friend as Mozart approaches him for money and for help.
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| He did not suspect her |
Furthermore, individuals with high agreeableness are also seen as naive and submissive (Cherry, 2016). Though Mozart is not a submissive person; however, he can be perceived as someone naive. Mozart is someone who had to grow up too fast. He did not have a normal childhood as he was exposed to music at a very young age. Though he is well aware of how talented he is; however, it could be that is unaware of how he makes others feel. For example, he is unaware that Salieri would feel bitter and inferior in his presence. He does not make an effort to be kind towards Salieri's musical talent, instead he critiques Salieri's music. Therefore, Mozart is naive as he does not understand the ways of maneuvering the adult world. He is unaware that he makes enemies, does not know how to manage his finances and only seeks parties and alcohol. He is also unaware of the ways to make a living. For example, he refuses to seek out students, assuming that students will come to him instead. Another example is he willingly allows a stranger to work in his house, without bothering to know who her true employer was. Mozart ignored his father's concerns in allowing Lorl to work as a maid in his house, without even considering that she could have an ulterior motive.
Agreeableness: High
Neuroticism
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| They were clearly a couple in love |
Individuals with high neuroticism are characterized by sadness, moodiness and emotional instability (Cherry, 2016). I believe that Mozart is someone with a high level of neuroticism. His emotions are unstable and he always seems anxious and moody. He is irritable especially when he does not get enough to drink or when he lacks money. Furthermore, Mozart is also easily excitable and reactive. This can be seen during his behaviour with his then future-wife, Constanze. He can be seen chasing her around, teasing her and talking to her crudely. Towards his dying days, Mozart seems to be more moody and unstable. Even though he knew he was ill, he still wanted money. To him, money made him happy as without it, he could not get drunk and go to parties. Mozart's emotions was influenced by money. With him, he was happy and without, he was moody and irritable.
Neuroticism: High
References
Cherry, K. (2016). Psychology: The big five personality traits. Retrieved from https://www.verywell.com/the-big-five-personality-dimensions-2795422
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