On 9 May 1873, Vienna had a huge stock market crash. The stock market crash destroyed everyone from teachers to the bourgeoisie. Even though, a lot of people lost money during such a crisis, the city was thriving economically according to Camille Crittenden. She continues: “… with rapid growth in industry, banking, and the railroad. Civic building projects such as …show more content…
Champagne, wine or any other alcohol is a truth liqueur. Strauss was the first person the show the effects of alcohol on stage. According to Camille Crittenden: “Drinking heavily and exchanging the intimate “Du” form of address are typical carnival events found in Die Fledermaus.” In the German culture, “Du” is used when speaking informal conversations. This would occur when speaking to friends or family members. The formal way of “you” in German is “Sie.” Being at a ball gives the people the excuse to use Du because of the unknowing of a person and the influence of alcohol. The Fasching or carnival season was a time when people went wild before Ash-