Artistic Genius and Mediocrity
The central conflict revolves around the contrast between the divine musical genius of Mozart and the mediocre talents of Salieri. It examines the question of why God bestows immense talent on some while denying it to others. Salieri's jealousy and obsession with destroying Mozart's success stems from his inability to reconcile Mozart's prodigious gifts with his own perceived mediocrity.

Envy and Jealousy
Salieri's envy and jealousy of Mozart's talents drive the plot and Salieri's descent into madness and villainy. His inability to accept Mozart's superiority leads him to seek revenge through underhanded means, revealing the destructive power of envy.

Faith and the Divine
The play grapples with questions of faith, God's role in bestowing talents, and humanity's relationship with the divine. Salieri struggles to understand why God would grant such genius to the godless Mozart while denying it to the religious Salieri.

Rivalry and Obsession
The intense rivalry and Salieri's obsessive hatred of Mozart drive the narrative. Salieri's fixation on ruining Mozart consumes him, leading to his downfall and madness.

Creativity and Genius
Mozart's effortless creativity and musical brilliance are contrasted with Salieri's labored and mediocre compositions. The play explores the nature of artistic genius and the mysteries behind its origins.

Fame and Legacy
The play examines the pursuit of fame, legacy, and immortality through art. Salieri's actions are driven by his desire for lasting recognition, which he believes can only be achieved by destroying his rival Mozart.

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