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In anger and despair, she asks how God can let her die so young. She attempts to dress, but her energy is gone. Violetta wishes to go to church to offer a prayer of thanksgiving. He convinces her that she will regain her health once they start life again, far from Paris. Within seconds Violetta is in Alfredo’s arms. Violetta knows that it is too late.Īnnina reappears, asking her mistress if she feels well enough to hear some unexpected, joyous news. Germont has written him of Violetta’s sacrifice, and Alfredo – accompanied by his father – will soon return to ask her forgiveness. Left alone, she rereads a letter from Germont: Alfredo, having wounded the baron in a duel, is traveling abroad. Violetta asks Annina to distribute her remaining money to the poor. Grenvil encourages her, but admits to Annina that Violetta has only a few hours to live. One month later, Violetta lies dying in her Paris home. Now revived, Violetta laments that Alfredo will never understand the sacrifice she made for love. Germont, who has followed his son to the party, reproaches him for insulting a woman, even in anger. She faints, causing all present to castigate Alfredo for his behavior. Summoning the guests, Alfredo denounces Violetta and throws his winnings at her feet as payment for her services. He refuses, finally drawing from her a false confession that she loves Douphol. Fearing Douphol’s jealousy, she begs Alfredo to leave immediately. When supper is announced, all adjourn to the dining room, but Violetta soon reappears, having asked to see Alfredo privately. Alfredo wins every game and large sums of money. She soon appears, escorted by Baron Douphol, who battles Alfredo at the gaming table. Alfredo startles the guests by arriving without Violetta. He resolves to seek revenge.Īt Flora’s home, everyone enjoys some Spanish entertainment. Noticing Flora’s invitation, Alfredo assumes that Violetta has returned to her old life – and to her old lover. He reads only a few lines before despair overwhelms him, but his father appears and offers comfort. The confused Alfredo is surprised when a messenger delivers the farewell note.
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When he returns, she begs him simply to love her as much as she loves him and runs from the room. After he departs, Violetta decides to attend Flora’s party and writes a farewell note to Alfredo. Germont urges her to live, attempting to console her with the thought that heaven will reward her sacrifice. Violetta is eventually convinced by Germont’s appeal and agrees to leave Alfredo, knowing that it will hasten her death. Having assumed that Violetta was after his son’s money, Germont is surprised to see that she loves Alfredo unselfishly. He insists that Violetta give up Alfredo for the sake of his family: the relationship would doom Alfredo’s sister’s chances for a prosperous marriage. She receives an invitation to a party to be given by her friend Flora Bervoix that evening in Paris and quickly dismisses it.Īlfredo’s father arrives, outraged by his son’s liaison with Violetta. Violetta is perplexed by Alfredo’s sudden departure. When he learns from the maid, Annina, that Violetta has been selling her possessions to pay their expenses, Alfredo rushes off to Paris to raise the necessary funds. Five months later, Alfredo is blissfully happy living with Violetta in the country.