The Conduct of Life Flashcards

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Author

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Maria Irene Fornes

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Date/Setting

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1985/Latin American Country

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3
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Characters

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Orlando, Leticia, Alejo, Nena, Olimpia

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Orlando

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army lieutenant –> commander
married to Leticia (she is 10 yrs. older)
abusive
killed by Leticia in the end

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Leticia

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Orlando’s wife
she’s needy
scared of Orlando –> kills him in the end, then asks Nena to kill her too

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6
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Alejo

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lieutenant commander

friend of Orlando

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7
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Nena

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destitute girl

raped by Orlando (she is his play thing)

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Olimpia

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Leticia and Orlando’s maid
tries to help Nena
has a speech impediment

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