History TearJerker / SpringAwakening

* The reprise of "The word of your body". While the two boys are kissing each other is incredibly sweet considering all the dreary stuff going on at the same time, all of the chorus standing around them singing "You're gonna be wounded" gives the dark implication that their lives are not going to be easy in the future.

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* "The Dark I Know Well". God-fucking-dammit.

* The way Melchior broke down and screamed "No!" repeatedly at [[spoiler: Wendla's grave,]] especially when Melchior is Creator/AustinMcKenzie.

* The way Melchior broke down and screamed "No!" repeatedly at [[spoiler: Wendla's grave,]] especially when Melchior is Austin McKenzie.

* The way Melchior broke down and screamed "No!" repeatedly at [spoiler: Wendla's grave,]] especially when Melchior is Austin McKenzie.

* During one production, in the song "Those You've Known," Melchior was center stage with the knife he'd jacked from the reformatory and on the platform behind him had Moritz and Wendla standing and singing to him. Ilse sat between them. A couple of times Melchior would hold the knife against his throat and Ilse, who just lost Moritz, would stand up and move to stop him.

* The painful conversation between Wendla and her mother about her "little girl dress". ''"But Wendla, you are already -- in bloom."'' (And in the Workshop Cast, [[spoiler: when Frau Bergmann finds out about the pregnancy. Her mother screaming at her and Wendla just completely uncomprehending, crying and saying that she didn't understand what happened or why she was bleeding afterward.
** The reveal of [[spoiler: Wendla's pregnancy ]] is tragic in any production, particularly when she realizes (after having to ask her mother to confirm it) that [[spoiler: her sexual encounter with Melchior]] was what caused it. That is the saddest part simply because you realize that unlike some of the other characters, she had no way of changing her fate - not only was she not in control of her relationship with Melchior, she was never even informed of the dangers and then shamelessly blamed for the result despite the fact that she ''begged'' her mother at the beginning to tell her about sexuality.

* When this troper saw a production of the musical, the part that really was a tear jerker was in the song "Those You've Known". Melchior was center stage with the knife he'd jacked from the reformatory and on the platform behind him had Moritz and Wendla standing and singing to him. Ilse sat between them. A couple of times Melchior would hold the knife against his throat and Ilse, who just lost Moritz, would stand up and move to stop him.

** On a totally different end of the parent scale -- Moritz's father's response to him getting kicked out of school, especially in the workshop cast. Imagine how scared squirrelly, dreamy Moritz must have been of such a stern man. Then, his father not only yells at him and makes perfectly clear his anger and disapproval, he hits him. ''Several times.''

** The reveal of [[spoiler: Wendla's pregnancy ]] is tragic in any production, particularly when she realizes (after having to ask her mother to confirm it) that [[spoiler: her sexual encounter with Melchior]] was what caused it. That is the saddest part simply because you realize that unlike some of the other characters, she literally had no way of changing her fate - not only was she not in control of her relationship with Melchior, she was never even informed of the dangers and then shamelessly blamed for the result despite the fact that she ''begged'' her mother at the beginning to tell her about sexuality.

* "Those You've Known," "Left Behind," "And Then There Were None," and "Whispering" from ''SpringAwakening''
* Moritz's monologue after "Don't Do Sadness" is what does it for me. I could barely enjoy "Totally Fucked" when I first saw it because I was still crying.

* This troper didn't care for the show [[FanHater at all]] the first time she heard it... until reaching both the German and English versions of "The Dark I Know Well". God-fucking-dammit.
** Martha and Ilse clinging to each other in pretty much every version, and the various ways the song has been staged since then (including one in Vienna where Ilse helps Martha [[NightmareFuel symbolically stab a pillow]] ''[[BloodSplatteredInnocents and it bleeds]]''.

** (Also in the Roundabout workshop production, though I don't know about the show proper): Wendla's discussion with her mother about her childish dress. Some of her innocent remarks [[{{Foreshadowing}} have grave overtones if you know how the rest of the show goes.]] It quickly disabused this troper of the notion that Wendla was simply a stupid girl who (holy victim-blaming, Batman!) deserved what she got.

* "Left Behind." The most poignant, heart wrenching GriefSong this troper has ever heard.
** Really depends on how the cast pulls it off.
*** Herr Stiefel [[spoiler: breaking down and sobbing at Moritz' grave after Melchior touches him.]] Especially when you consider how stoic and cold he has been for the whole play.
*** How about [[spoiler: Moritz's last monologue before he commits suicide? "Yes, I'll tell them, I'm ready now. I'll be an angel.]].
** "You watch me, just watch me. I'm calling... one day all will know."
** In the original play [[spoiler: Melchior's giving Moritz's ghost a farewell (after the ghost deviously tried to drive Melchior to suicide) and telling his friend something among the lines of "if my personality was to change a hundred times, you might be my closest friend". The Masked Man last lines "To you [Moritz] the soothing consciousness that you have nothing, to you [Melchior] the enervating doubts about everything." Although Moritz is upset that he will continue to rot in his grave, he realizes he can smile in dignity as he lays down to eternal rest.]] This can also be partially listened to in the 2001 Workshop.
* The painful conversation between Wendla and her mother about her "little girl dress". ''"But Wendla, you are already -- in bloom."'' (And in the Workshop Cast, [[spoiler: when Frau Bergmann finds out about the pregnancy. Her mother screaming at her and Wendla just completely uncomprehending, crying and saying that she didn't understand what happened or why she was bleeding afterward. This troper came into the show expecting a [[VirginityMakesYouStupid cloyingly "innocent" heroine]] and instead found a frightened, confused little girl.]]
** The reveal of [[spoiler: Wendla's pregnancy ]] is tragic in just about any production, particularly when she realizes (after having to ask her mother to confirm it) that [[spoiler: her sexual encounter with Melchior]] was what caused it. That is the saddest part simply because you realize that unlike some of the other characters, she literally had no way of changing her fate - not only was she not in control of her relationship with Melchior, she was never even informed of the dangers and then shamelessly blamed for the result despite the fact that she ''begged'' her mother at the beginning to tell her about sexuality.

* At [[spoiler: Moritz's funeral]] when each are taking their turns to put flower on the open casket. Everyone pretty much reacts the same, except Ilse. It usually depends on the actress, but she seems to be the only one to cry.

* Really depends on how the cast pulls it off.
** Herr Stiefel [[spoiler: breaking down and sobbing at Moritz' grave after Melchior touches him.]] Especially when you consider how stoic and cold he has been for the whole play.
** How about [[spoiler: Moritz's last monologue before he commits suicide? "Yes, I'll tell them, I'm ready now. I'll be an angel.]].

** In some productions, Martha not only cries, but kisses the flower before dropping it in the grave. Given the fact that it is established that she had a crush on Moritz, this adds a whole new tear jerker to an already very sad scene.

* One of the times this troper saw the show, they also had Martha not only cry, but kiss the flower before dropping it in the grave. Given the fact that it is established that she had a crush on Moritz, this adds a whole new tear jerker to an already very sad scene.

** On a totally different end of the parent scale -- Moritz's father's response to him getting kicked out of school, especially in the workshop cast. Imagine how scared squirrelly, dreamy Moritz must have been of such a stern man. Then, his father not only yells at him and makes perfectly clear his anger and disapproval, he hits him.

* The two abused girls (Martha and Ilse) have crushes on the guy with a ParalyzingFearOfSexuality. [[FridgeHorror This can't be an accident.]]

** Martha and Ilse's actresses frequently get contacted from fans who suffered abuse, and too many people seem thankful that it captures helpless/embittered ''rage'' instead of sadness or fear.

** Martha and Ilse clinging to each other in pretty much every version, and the various ways the song has been staged since then (including one in Vienna where Ilse helps Martha [[HighOctaneNightmareFuel symbolically stab a pillow]] ''[[BloodSplatteredInnocents and it bleeds]]''.
** [[HighOctaneNightmareFuel "Ilse! Ilse!]] ''[[AbusiveParents Story time!]]''"

* "Whispering."

* In the original play

** In the original play [[spoiler:Melchior's giving Moritz's ghost a farewell (after the ghost deviously tried to drive Melchior to suicide) and telling his friend something among the lines of "if my personality was to change a hundred times, you might be my closest friend". The Masked Man last lines "To you [Moritz] the soothing consciousness that you have nothing, to you [Melchior] the enervating doubts about everything." Although Moritz is upset that he will continue to rot in his grave, he realizes he can smile in dignity as he lays down to eternal rest.]] This can also be partially listened to in the 2001 Workshop.
* The painful conversation between Wendla and her mother about her "little girl dress". ''"But Wendla, you are already -- in bloom."'' (And in the Workshop Cast, [[spoiler:when Frau Bergmann finds out about the pregnancy. Her mother screaming at her and Wendla just completely uncomprehending, crying and saying that she didn't understand what happened or why she was bleeding afterward. This troper came into the show expecting a [[VirginityMakesYouStupid cloyingly "innocent" heroine]] and instead found a frightened, confused little girl.]]

* At [[spoiler: Moritz's funeral]] when each are taking their turns to put flower on the open casket. Everyone pretty much reacts the same, expect Ilse. It usually depends on the actress, but she seems to be the only one to cry.

* "Whispering"

* Ilse and Moritz's last scene together is an uncomfortable TruthInTelevision; a lot of depressed people are either too afraid to accept help even if they want it, or [[DontYouDarePityMe they can't stand needing it in the first place.]]

* This troper didn't care for the show [[SoBadItsHorrible at]] [[FanHater all]] the first time she heard it... until reaching both the German and English versions of "The Dark I Know Well". God-fucking-dammit.
** Martha and Ilse clinging to each other in pretty much every version, and the various ways the song has been staged since then (including one in Vienna where Ilse helps Martha [[NightmareFuelUnleaded symbolically stab a pillow]] ''[[BloodSplatteredInnocents and it bleeds]]''.
** [[NightmareFuelUnleaded "Ilse! Ilse!]] ''[[AbusiveParents Story time!]]''"

** [[spoiler: Although Moritz already brought his eternal inevitability, Melchiorr gives Moritz some meaning in Moritz's life after all. Melchior tells him "no matter if my personality was to change a hundred times, you will probably be [my closest friend]" Melchior walks off with the Stranger leaving Moritz behind. Moritz is saddened to rest in eternal rot but realizes that he can rest, straighten his grave with dignity, and sleep with a smile on his face.]]

* TearJerker: Really depends on how the cast pulls it off.

** In the original play [[spoiler:Melchior's giving Moritz's ghost a farewell (after the ghost deviously tried to drive Melchoir to suicide) and telling his friend something among the lines of "if my personality was to change a hundred times, you might be my closest friend". The Masked Man last lines "To you [Moritz] the soothing consciousness that you have nothing, to you [Melchoir] the enervating doubts about everything." Although Moritz is upset that he will continue to rot in his grave, he realizes he can smile in dignity as he lays down to eternal rest.]] This can also be partially listened to in the 2001 Workshop.

* "You watch me. Just watch me. I'm calling, I'm calling. And one day all will know..."

* The painful conversation between Wendla and her mother about her "little girl dress". ''"But Wendla, you are already -- in bloom."'' (And in the Workshop Cast, [[spoiler:when Frau Bergmann finds out about the pregnancy. Her mother screaming at her and Wendla just completely uncomprehending, crying and saying that she didn't understand what happened or why she was bleeding afterward. This troper came into the show expecting a [[VirginityMakesYouStupid cloyingly "innocent" heroine]] and instead found a frightened, confused little girl.]]

* The painful conversation between Wendla and her mother about her "little girl dress". ''"But Wendla, you are already -- in bloom."'' (And in the Workshop Cast, [[spoiler:when Frau Bergmann finds out about the pregnancy. Her mother screaming at her and Wendla just completely uncomprehending, crying and saying that she didn't understand what happened or why she was bleeding afterward. This troper came into the show expecting a [[InnocenceVirginOnStupidity cloyingly "innocent" heroine]] and instead found a frightened, confused little girl.]]

* The reprise of "The word of your body". While the two boys are kissing eachother is incredibly sweet considering all the dreary stuff going on at the same time, all of the chorus standing around them singing "You're gonna be wounded" gives the dark implication that their lives are not going to be easy in the future.

** In the original play [[spoiler:Melchior's giving Moritz's ghost a farewell (after the ghost deviously tried to drive Melchoir to suicide) and telling his friend something among the lines of "if my personality was to change a hundred times, you might be my closest friend". The Masked Man last lines "To you [Moritz] the soothing consciousness that you have nothing, to you [Melchoir] the enervating doubts about everything." Although Moritz is upset that he will continue to rot in his grave, he realizes he can smile in dignity as he lays down to eternal rest.]] This can also be partially listened to in the 2001 Workshop.

* This troper didn't care for the show [[SoBadItsHorrible at]] [[FanHaters all]] the first time she heard it... until reaching both the German and English versions of "The Dark I Know Well". God-fucking-dammit.

* The reprise of "The word of your body". While the two boys are kissing eachother is incredibly sweet considering all the dreary stuff going on at the same time, all of the chorus standing around them singing "You're gonna be wounded" gives the dark implication that their lives are not going to be easy in the future.

** [[spoiler: Although Moritz already brought his eternal inevitability, Melchiorr gives Moritz some meaning in Moritz's life after all. Melchior tells him "no matter if my personality was to change a hundred times, you will probably be [my closest friend]" Melchior walks off with the Stranger leaving Moritz behind. Moritz is saddened to rest in eternal rot but realizes that he can rest, straighten his grave with dignity, and sleep with a smile on his face.]]