What does the little harp motif near the end of the Mad Men opening theme represent?
What does the little harp motif near the end of the Mad Men opening theme represent?
It seems like a sort of idée fixe that means something, just like that twinkly bit that plays in the sad introspective theme.
Sort of like a black starry sky reflecting off an ocean of sadness. I dunno haha, it seems like it signifies something
It's a track by RJD2 called A Beautiful Mine. It wasn't written for the show, so I don't think it really specifically represents anything about the show. I'm sure you could draw conclusions about what it could represent, but there's no real correct answer to this question.
It represents Don Draper’s deep unhappiness with himself, that he’ll never be good enough.
What do you think Donald Draper truly needs? Is it even possible for him or people like him to find some solace?
Don doesn't love himself or believe anyone else could love him. That's understandable since he grew up being told very clearly that was unwanted. He keeps trying to fill this massive void in his life with professional success, drinking, and philandering but it all just leaves him feeling empty.
Don needs some serious therapy, which would have been incredibly difficult to come by in the 1960's.