. Flashcards
What is the title of the play written by Federico García Lorca that explores themes of desire and motherhood?
Yerma
True or False: Yerma is set in a rural Spanish village.
True
Who is the main character in Yerma?
Yerma
Fill in the blank: Yerma’s primary desire is to become a _______.
mother
What does Yerma’s husband, Juan, represent in the play?
The societal norms and constraints regarding family and motherhood.
Multiple Choice: What is the main conflict in Yerma?
Yerma’s inability to conceive a child.
What literary movement is Yerma associated with?
The Generation of ‘27
True or False: The play Yerma is a tragedy.
True
What is the significance of the title ‘Yerma’?
It means ‘barren’ in Spanish, symbolizing Yerma’s infertility.
What role do the themes of nature and fertility play in Yerma?
They contrast with Yerma’s personal struggle and highlight her desperation.
Fill in the blank: The character of _______ serves as a foil to Yerma, representing motherhood.
The neighbor
What is the climax of the play Yerma?
Yerma’s confrontation with Juan about her desire for a child.
Multiple Choice: Which emotion predominantly drives Yerma throughout the play?
Desperation
Short Answer: How does Yerma’s story end?
She ultimately takes drastic actions due to her unfulfilled desire for motherhood.
What is the role of the chorus in Yerma?
To comment on the events and reflect societal views.
