Pg 25-45

Question 1

Bernarda’s opinion on the love life of her daughters

Answer 1

they have never had one and never will need one

Question 2

The story of Adelaida and the effect of this on destiny

Answer 2

Martitio and Amelia feel for Adelaida things are repeating themselves and that things for them with men won’t change either

Question 3

Example of change between the characters from the start to the end

Answer 3

At the start the sisters look out for each other for example when Magdelena’s shoelace is undone

Question 4

the symbolism of the dress

Answer 4

The dress represents freedom of choice and rebellion against the purity

Question 5

Adela and evidence of her anger

Answer 5

she doesn’t want to get used to things

she doesn’t want to be shut away

Question 6

example of purity with Angustias

Answer 6

Bernard doesn’t want her to wear the makeup

Question 7

What do the sisters argue about?

Answer 7

The inheritance

Question 8

How does the first act end?

Answer 8

María josefa tries to run away, she wants to go to the sea