Soledad Flashcards
Who is Sole?
Sole is the older sister of Raimunda, living in Madrid and separated after her husband abandoned her.
How does Sole feel about her situation?
Sole feels very lonely, is shy, and is more reserved than Raimunda.
What is Sole’s occupation?
Sole runs a legal hairdressing business from her home.
How does Sole react to her mother’s visit?
Sole welcomes her mother’s visit, feeling it helps alleviate her loneliness, despite believing her mother is a ghost.
What does the name ‘Soledad’ signify?
The name ‘Soledad’ (Solitude) reflects her character’s quiet and unassuming nature.
How does Sole’s character contrast with others in the film?
Sole’s character is quiet and unremarkable, contrasting sharply with more vibrant characters.
What is Sole’s relationship with Aunt Paula?
Aunt Paula, who suffers from dementia, initially recognizes Raimunda but not Sole.
What does Aunt Paula say about Sole?
Aunt Paula refers to Sole’s expressionless face, saying, ‘Que cara de sota tiene la Sole!’
What is Sole’s emotional state regarding social occasions?
Sole feels shy and occasionally fearful, especially about attending Aunt Paula’s funeral without Raimunda.
What does Sole do when she suspects something odd in Aunt Paula’s house?
Sole sniffs the exercise bike, indicating her suspicion of something unusual.
How does Sole handle her mother’s presence?
Sole concocts a plan to hide her mother’s presence by telling clients and her sister that her assistant is a poor Russian lady.
What role does Sole play in the film’s humor?
Sole unexpectedly becomes a source of humor, especially in her frank conversations with her mother’s ‘ghost’.
What is a key quotation from Sole?
Sole says: ‘Mama… Hay algo que quieres que yo haga… ¿no?’
What is Sole’s responsibility regarding her niece Paula?
Sole is responsible for her niece Paula when she is at the bar.
What does Sole’s experience with her husband reveal?
Sole’s husband leaves her for another woman, demonstrating that men cannot be trusted.
How does Sole’s status as a single woman affect her perception of the dead?
Despite being single, Sole reinforces the idea that the dead continue to be part of the lives of the living.
What is Sole’s fear regarding attending the wake?
Sole feels fear about going to the wake without Raimunda.
