Although both the Opera and the Play have the same plot, the two pieces focus on different characters. While the characters in the Play are all accessories to the main character, The Count of Almaviva, the Opera focuses mainly on Figaro the barber. Figaro is a very important piece of the opera and brings everything and everyone together and his significance is displayed when he sings in constant repetition of his name (which may represent the voices of the people calling his name and his importance to the people”.The Opera, of course, was a lot more musical – everything was singing and the mood is even more comedic and light hearted. Another difference was the ending of the two pieces. The Opera provided a more overall happy ending for all characters compared to the play which left Bartolo with a somewhat unhappy ending.