The House of Bernarda Alba: A Feminist Analysis of Repression and Rebellion
The Characters in The House of Bernarda Alba
We must distinguish between three types of characters in the play:
- Visible characters (on stage): Starring: Bernarda, her daughters (Angustias, Magdalena, Amelia, Martirio, and Adela), Maria Josefa, and Poncia. Secondary: Maid, Beggar, Prudence, Girl, and Women (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th).
- Invisible characters (not appearing on stage but affecting the development of the action): Pepe el Romano, La hija de la Librada, and the reapers.
- Referred to characters (
Analysis of La Celestina by Fernando de Rojas
La Celestina by Fernando de Rojas: An In-depth Analysis
Argument
La Celestina tells the story of Calisto, a young nobleman who falls deeply in love with Melibea. Rejected by her, he seeks the help of Celestina, a cunning and manipulative old woman, to win Melibea’s affection. Celestina succeeds, but her greed leads to her demise at the hands of Calisto’s servants. The tragic chain of events continues with the deaths of the servants, Calisto, and finally, Melibea, who commits suicide after losing her
Read MoreGlossary of Terms: Definitions and Examples
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Abacus
A frame with rods and beads used for counting.
Abbot
The head of a monastery or abbey.
Beads
Small, pierced glass beads or beads of little value used for necklaces or similar items.
Abdicate
To renounce or give up a throne (e.g., the king abdicated).
Avid
Greedy, eager, or enthusiastic. (e.g., an avid reader).
Abolish
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution (e.g., slavery was abolished).
Aborigine
An original inhabitant of a country. (e.g., the Aborigines of Australia).
Abrupt
Sudden
Read MoreEnglish-Spanish Dictionary: A Comprehensive Guide to Common Words
Abacus-box with 10 alambrs d xays and 10 balls on each wire xa aprndr counting
Abbot (f.Abadsa)-d 1 monastrio or suprior Abbey
Beads-glass beads or beads d d little value acr agujradas xa coyars or similars
Qs-abngado sacrifices x prsna other / Sox 1 Idal
Rnunciar to abdicate-may (the r abdicated)
Avid-greedy. Q muxa dsa something with force. Knowledge d avid, avid D may
KITAR abolish the 1st-ly (sa l was abolished)
Aborign-primitive country abitante d 1. / plant or animal-aborign original place q dl viv
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Read MoreGlossary of Spanish Words and Definitions
Abacus
A box with 10 alambrs d xays and 10 balls on each wire xa aprndr counting.
Abbot (f. Abadesa)
Head of a monastery or Abbey.
Beads
Glass beads or beads of little value acr agujradas xa coyars or similars.
Abnegado
Sacrifices x prsna other / Sox 1 Idal.
Abdicate
To renounce (the r abdicated).
Avid
Greedy. Q muxa dsa something with force. Knowledge of avid, avid D may.
Abolish
To eliminate (sa l was abolished).
Aborigine
Primitive country abitante d 1. / plant or animal-aborign original place q dl viv.
Abbreviate
To
Read MoreThe Ideal of Progress and Secularization: A Historical Perspective
The Ideal of Progress
The Enlightenment and Progress
The ideal of progress was a central idea of the Enlightenment. This intellectual movement envisioned a future where reason and knowledge would replace ignorance, superstition, and prejudice. While not without exception (e.g., Rousseau believed civilization was harmful), the Enlightenment generally held a positive view of progress.
The fundamental principles of Enlightenment progress are:
- The advancement of humanity throughout history through the