LCDBA Quotes Act Two Flashcards
How is the inside of Bernada Alba’s home described (Act Two)?
“Habitación blanca del interior de casa”
White room inside the house
What did La Poncia say about loyalty? (Act two)
“No os tengo ley a ninguna pero quiero vivir en una casa decente
I have no loyalty to any of you but I want to live in a decent home
What does Magdalena say about women’s eyes? (Act two)
Ni nuestros ojos siquiera nos pertenecen”
Not even our eyes belong to us
What does Adela say about women and the river? (Act two)
“Hasta que se pongan en cueros de una vez y se las lleve el río”
Until they strip them naked and throw them in the river
What does La Poncia about Bernada being oblivious? (Act two)
“Abre los ojos y verás”
“Open your eyes and see”
What does Bernada say about the Humanes family? (Act Two)
“Mi sangre no se juntacon la de los Humanas mientras yo viva!”
My blood shall not mix with that of the Humanas family as long as I live!
What does La Poncia say about people in the village and thoughts? (Act Two)
“En el pueblo hay gentes que leen también de lejos los pensamientos escondidios”
There are those in the village who can also read hidden thoughts from afar
What does Adela say about being a women and punishment? (Act Two)
“Nacer mujer es el mayor castigo”
To be born a women is the greatest punishment
How does Martirio describe the behaviour of Adela as a mule? (Act Two)
“Una mullila sin desbravar”
An untamed mule
What does Bernada say about the neighbours and their ears? (Act Two)
“Estarán las vecinas con el oído pegado a los tabíques”
The neighbours must have their ears glued to the walls
What does Martirio say about the Summer? (Act Two)
“Este verano interminable”
This endless summer
What does Amelia say about the heat? (Act Two)
“Hace años yo no he conocido calor igual”
Years ago I have not know heat like this
What does Angustia’s say about hell?
Afortunadamente pronto voy a salir de este infierno”
Fortunately I’ll soon be out of this hell
What does Angustias say about the type of woman she needs to be?
“Necesito una mujer buena modosa”
