act one examples

Question 1

Attitude towards the poor

Answer 1

Servant does not give beggar food, despite complaining about Bernarda not giving food. Social hierarchy. Lack of compassion and catholic action.

Question 2

repression of feelings

Answer 2

Bernarda does not allow Magdalena to cry, despite father dying. Antonio Maria Benavides.

Question 3

neighbours disrespect example

Answer 3

talks about how the neighbours will criticise her when they go home, and that she hopes they don’t come to her house for a long time.

Question 4

luto

Answer 4

long time of mourning. Not normal. Bernarda has used mourning in order to control the girls. 8 years of control

Question 5

Role of women

Answer 5

Bernarda repeats that women have specific roles ‘needle and thread for a women, a whip and a mule for men’. Luto is the role of women as it is punishment and labour.

Question 6

Paca la Roseta

Answer 6

Willingly accepts sexual attention from men. Although Bernarda may try to control of, the women in this society respond to and appreciate male love and lust. Women are not simply impure.

Question 7

Adeleida example around the funeral

Answer 7

She is not allowed to the funeral, or out in general, due to her fiance - control. Her father has such a bad reputation (sexual immorality) - men get away with everything.

Question 8

Martirio’s attitude towards men

Answer 8

She is scared of men, thinks that God made her ugly so that she does not have to deal with men. Preferable to never see men.

Question 9

Adela’s dress

Answer 9

Green dress - colour - shows passion and rebellion.

Question 10

Adela’s rebellion

Answer 10

Does not want to get used to the luto, it came at the worst time in her life according to her. She is going to get old and ugly according to her.

Question 11

María Joseha first sighting

Answer 11

Escapes the attic, talking about las orillas