Butterfly learns the truth
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Puccini's Madama Butterfly: a beginner's guide
16. Butterfly learns the truth
Realising Cio-Cio-San has changed into her finest clothes and prepared the house for his arrival, Pinkerton realises the extent of her devotion. He's horrified and ashamed, and leaves Sharpless and Kate to face Suzuki. Cio-Cio-San bursts in, and is finally confronted with the truth. She picks up her father's knife and kisses the blade. Photo: ENO/Clive Barda
