Bitter
Both words in one sentence
- Mood Whiplash: The play switches from Alcestis's funeral and Admetus's bitter argument with his father to Admetus's friend Heracles, who is drunk and merry.
Source: Theatre / Alcestis - Apparently, Leo Janáček thought the ending of his opera The Cunning Little Vixen was soothing and happy enough to be played at his funeral, while it would otherwise generally be considered a (heavy on the bitter) Bittersweet Ending.
Source: Esoteric Happy Ending
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