Example 28: The use
of the minor third in the Scherzo
Another thematic link noted by Walker, one that does not
appear in the writings of Leichtentritt or Réti, is the subtle integration of
the strongly contrasted Trio to the Scherzo itself. Example 29 shows the
striking similarity between the concluding bars of the Scherzo and the theme of
the Trio. In addition, Walker
notes that the Trio theme also looks forward to the Trio section of the Funeral
March, as illustrated in Example 30. Thus this Trio theme is strongly linked
thematically not only to the Scherzo but also the Funeral March:
