Defining Music

Something that I have been contemplating while watching Ugly Betty is why she is so relatable. Despite the obvious, her endearing naiveté and nerdiness, Betty emanates a sort of relativity that enables the audience to fall in love with her. Now that I have seen how the telenovela unravels, it has become obvious that Betty is just your average underdog story with a twist. Since it is a Columbian production, the humor of it all allows this character to glide through her transformation making it seem almost natural, a growing into self process. This journey to self discovery is aided greatly by music. The music that accompanies Betty's development, at first was a mere cruel reminder of Betty's faults and what she has to go through. Later in the plot however it becomes an empowering element for the character and portrays her as a strong, opinionated woman. The transition between scenes always play "se dice de mi", which at first i believe was almost for comic relief. However when Betty comes back from her second employment, the transition song is almost a comparison of what she used to be and what she has become. It reflects how differently she handles situations with Don Armando now that her confidence has peaked and she is in full control of herself. I find it interesting how much music can contribute to a character's attributes and how it can help the audience understand the character on a deeper level.