The theater was packed that day but my teacher had scored us some good seats in the grand tier. The opera itself was beautiful.(You can find the plot here) Most people view operas for the music, the plots are usually very predictable. While Madama Butterfly does not stray too far from the opera norm in terms of plot, it is still heart wrenching. I think that the reason why Madam Butterfly is so popular is because it has so many relatable aspects. Most operas have exaggerated plots involving insest and misconceptions on a large scale. Madama Butterfly deals with young love, realistic marriage, and cultural differences. Such a wide range of themes, that almost everyone can identify with at least one. We were all young once, and in some cases still are.