p.31
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does Magdalena express concern about regarding Adela?
She mentions the things Adela is missing.
p.31
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does La Poncia say about Adela's condition?
She states that the child is ill.
p.29
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does Angustias say about the man's figure?
She acknowledges that his figure is not bad.
p.3
Overview of The House of Bernarda Alba
What is typically included in the contents of a play?
A cast list and the acts of the play.
p.32
Conflict Between Tradition and Desire
What does La Poncia warn Adela to suppress?
Her thoughts about Pepe el Romano.
p.28
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does La Poncia claim about the time she heard Pepe leave?
She heard him leaving at four.
p.23
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does Adela express about the mourning period?
She feels it has come at the worst possible time in her life.
p.32
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does Martirio express concern about?
She expresses concern for Adela.
p.31
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does Angustias believe is affecting Adela?
She believes envy is eating her.
p.26
Themes of Oppression and Control
How does Bernarda respond to María Josefa's desires?
She orders to lock her up.
p.1
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What is the primary focus of The House of Bernarda Alba?
A drama of women in the villages of Spain.
p.15
Themes of Oppression and Control
How does Bernarda react to Angustias's response?
She calls her a 'spineless, sickly creature' and hits her.
p.32
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What does Adela assert about her body?
She claims it will be for whomever she wants.
p.20
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does Amelia warn about in the scene?
She warns that someone will step on something and fall.
p.38
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does Martirio wish for instead of the summer?
She wishes it was November, with days of rain and frost.
p.36
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What time does La Poncia mention in the dialogue?
It struck three a moment ago.
p.39
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does Amelia suggest Martirio do at the end of the exchange?
She suggests Martirio go and lie down for a while.
p.13
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does Magdalena express about her future?
She believes she will never be married and would rather work than stay in the dark room.
p.37
Themes of Oppression and Control
What do the reapers symbolize for the girls watching?
The reapers take away the hearts of the girls.
p.33
Character Analysis of Bernarda
What does La Poncia imply about old women?
They can see through walls.
p.37
Overview of The House of Bernarda Alba
What traditional instruments are mentioned in the scene?
Tambourines and carrañacas.
p.35
Symbolism of Mourning and Grief
What does La Poncia suggest about the lace?
It is fine for a baby's bonnet or christening gown.
p.22
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What does Magdalena suggest Adela do with the dress?
She suggests that Adela could dye it black.
p.18
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does Martirio express about her feelings towards men?
She prefers never to see a man because they make her afraid.
p.29
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What does Angustias imply about a man's intentions when he approaches a window?
She implies that he already knows the answer will be yes from previous interactions.
p.28
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does Amelia ask La Poncia to do?
Open the door to the courtyard for fresh air.
p.15
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What does Bernarda accuse Angustias of doing?
Trying to attract a man on the day of her father's funeral.
p.21
The Influence of Social Class
What do Amelia and Magdalena think about Angustias' wealth?
They believe that her wealth is the reason Pepe is interested in her.
p.16
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What does La Poncia reveal about Paca la Roseta?
She went with her breasts exposed and returned at daybreak with a garland of flowers.
p.39
Conflict Between Tradition and Desire
What does Martirio's low voice and hidden meaning imply?
It suggests there is more to the situation than what is being openly discussed.
p.15
The Influence of Social Class
What gossip is mentioned about Paca la Roseta?
Her husband was tied to the manger and she was carried off on horseback.
p.23
Themes of Oppression and Control
How does Adela react to the idea of being shut in?
She bursts into angry tears and declares she doesn't want to lose her bloom in the rooms.
p.35
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does Martirio express about her lace?
She adores underwear and would have the finest linen if she were rich.
p.7
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What does La Poncia say about her role in relation to Bernarda?
She describes herself as a good servant who barks when told and bites the heels of beggars when whipped.
p.24
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does Angustias request from Bernarda?
She asks to be allowed to go out.
p.4
Character Analysis of Bernarda
Who is Bernarda's mother?
María Josefa, aged eighty.
p.36
Themes of Oppression and Control
What sentiment does Amelia express about being born a woman?
To be born a woman is the great crime.
p.13
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does Bernarda mean by sealing the doors and windows?
It symbolizes the strict control and confinement imposed on her daughters.
p.8
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does the Servant imply about the dogs?
That they survive on their own, just like the Beggarwoman and her child.
p.8
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does the Servant express bitterness about?
Living in a mud hut with only a plate and a spoon.
p.8
Symbolism of Mourning and Grief
What do the Women Mourners wear as they enter?
Voluminous black skirts and shawls.
p.29
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does Angustias think about the trivial things a man might say?
She believes they would be trivial and not astonishing.
p.1
Overview of The House of Bernarda Alba
What is the title of the play written by Federico García Lorca?
The House of Bernarda Alba (La casa de Bernarda Alba).
p.38
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does Adela passionately say about the reaper?
The reaper wants your roses to brighten his sombrero.
p.31
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What does Adela assert about her own body?
She insists that it’s nobody’s affair but hers and she will do as she wants.
p.15
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does La Poncia try to do during the confrontation?
She rushes over to calm Bernarda down.
p.21
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What is the reaction of Martirio to Magdalena's comments?
She expresses disapproval and calls out Magdalena's hypocrisy.
p.22
Role of Women in Spanish Society
How does Adela feel about the dress?
She is very pleased with it and thinks it suits her well.
p.27
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does La Poncia observe about Adela's condition?
She describes Adela as restless, quivering, and frightened.
p.20
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does Magdalena imply about the other sisters' behavior?
She suggests they keep secrets and don't share information.
p.17
Themes of Oppression and Control
What is Bernarda's attitude towards the men in her daughters' lives?
She believes they are of a higher class and should not be given up to any beggar.
p.7
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does La Poncia plan to do when she has had enough of Bernarda?
She plans to lock herself in a room with Bernarda and spit on her for a year.
p.35
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What is Magdalena's stance on sewing?
She has no intention of sewing a stitch.
p.7
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
How does La Poncia describe Bernarda's daughters?
She describes them as five ugly daughters, with the exception of Angustias, who has some money.
p.34
Conflict Between Tradition and Desire
What does Adela feel when gazing into the man's eyes?
She feels as if she is slowly drinking his blood.
p.22
The Influence of Social Class
What does Magdalena say about money?
She states that money makes everything possible.
p.19
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does Magdalena reminisce about?
A happier time when weddings lasted ten days without malicious gossip.
p.17
Symbolism of Mourning and Grief
What does Bernarda refuse to give away after the death?
She refuses to give away any of the deceased's belongings, not even a button.
p.10
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does Bernarda instruct regarding the men?
She doesn't want them coming through her space.
p.21
Role of Women in Spanish Society
How does Magdalena describe Angustias' appearance?
She compares her to a broomstick with clothes on.
p.31
Themes of Oppression and Control
How does Martirio react to the mention of madness?
She insists that such words should not be spoken in their environment.
p.31
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What is the relationship dynamic between Adela and Martirio?
Martirio questions Adela's well-being, indicating tension and rivalry.
p.24
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does the Servant indicate about seeing someone from the window?
You can see him best when he turns the corner.
p.20
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What does Magdalena say about Adela's actions?
She mentions that Adela wore a green dress and shouted in the yard.
p.16
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does La Poncia imply about the men from the village?
Men from here aren’t up to such things as Paca la Roseta's actions.
p.20
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
How does Magdalena feel about Adela?
She wishes to see Adela happy and acknowledges her illusions.
p.38
Conflict Between Tradition and Desire
What does Martirio mention hearing late at night?
Someone in the stable yard.
p.30
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What does La Poncia suggest happens to men after marriage?
They forgo bed for the table, and later the table for the tavern.
p.27
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does Angustias say about her feelings towards her situation?
She expresses a desire to be free from her current situation, referring to it as hell.
p.23
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does Magdalena say to Adela regarding the mourning period?
She tells Adela that she will get used to it.
p.24
The Influence of Social Class
What does La Poncia comment on regarding Angustias?
She mentions that Angustias has a lot of money.
p.30
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What extreme action did La Poncia take against her husband's linnets?
She slaughtered all his linnets with a rolling pin.
p.35
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does Amelia say about looking after children?
She would much less look after someone else's children.
p.19
The Influence of Social Class
What reason does Martirio give for Enrique marrying another girl?
She had more money than Martirio.
p.7
Lorca's Use of Language and Imagery
What does La Poncia express about the priest's singing?
She loves the priest's singing and compares it to a pitcher filling with water.
p.7
Symbolism of Mourning and Grief
What does the servant say about the marks on the glass?
The servant notes that the marks won't come off even with soap and water.
p.12
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What does BERNARDA demand regarding the fan she is given?
She wants a black fan to respect her husband's memory.
p.40
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does Angustias accuse the others of doing?
Stealing her fiancé's photograph.
p.21
Themes of Oppression and Control
What is Magdalena's opinion about Pepe el Romano's intentions?
She believes he is after Angustias' money rather than her as a person.
p.32
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does Adela offer to Martirio in a sarcastic manner?
Her eyes and shoulders to bear Martirio's burden.
p.11
Symbolism of Mourning and Grief
What does Bernarda ask for in relation to Antonio María Benavides?
Grant rest and the crown of sacred glory.
p.18
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does Martirio reveal about Adelaida's father?
He killed his first wife’s husband to marry her and later abandoned her.
p.30
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What did Evaristo whisper to La Poncia during their first meeting?
'Come here, let me feel you!'
p.36
Overview of The House of Bernarda Alba
What does La Poncia say about the harvesters?
They are from the mountains and are a happy crowd.
p.19
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What is Martirio's fear regarding growing older?
She is afraid of finding herself in the arms of men she fears.
p.20
The Significance of Pepe el Romano
What topic does Magdalena bring up that intrigues the others?
She brings up the business about Pepe el Romano.
p.34
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does Adela demand to be brought to the stable-yard?
Four thousand yellow flares.
p.8
Themes of Oppression and Control
How does the Servant respond to the Beggarwoman's request?
She tells her that today's leavings are for her.
p.36
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does Magdalena imply about their eyes?
Not even our eyes are our own.
p.40
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
How does Martirio respond to Angustias's accusation?
She denies having the photograph.
p.23
Conflict Between Tradition and Desire
How does Adela respond to the Servant's question about joining them?
She says she is not interested in going with them.
p.34
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does Angustias ask La Poncia about?
She asks if La Poncia bought her a bottle of scent.
p.4
Overview of The House of Bernarda Alba
What does the poet declare about the three acts?
They are intended to serve as a photographic record.
p.19
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does Martirio express about the past?
She believes God only knows what used to go on.
p.5
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does La Poncia mention about Magdalena during the church service?
She fainted during the first response.
p.10
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What does La Poncia bring into the scene?
A large tray full of small white jars.
p.3
Overview of The House of Bernarda Alba
What is the purpose of the cast list in a play?
To provide the names of the actors and their respective roles.
p.10
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What does Bernarda say about women looking at men in church?
Women shouldn’t look at any man except the priest.
p.10
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
How do the women react to Bernarda's comments?
They express their disdain in low voices.
p.27
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What activity are Bernarda's daughters engaged in at the beginning of Act II?
They are seated on low chairs, sewing.
p.26
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does María Josefa's character represent in the context of the play?
The longing for freedom and love amidst oppression.
p.24
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does Bernarda express frustration about?
Angustias's use of makeup on the day of her father's funeral.
p.11
Symbolism of Mourning and Grief
What blessing does the First Woman offer?
May you have health to pray for his soul.
p.28
Conflict Between Tradition and Desire
What does Magdalena find odd?
The conflicting times of Pepe's departure.
p.16
Themes of Oppression and Control
What is Bernarda's concern regarding her daughter?
She is worried that her daughter heard disgraceful gossip.
p.22
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does Amelia warn Adela about?
She warns that their mother will drag her about by the hair if she sees her in the dress.
p.33
Character Analysis of Bernarda
What does Adela accuse La Poncia of wanting?
To have her eyes put out.
p.16
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What age is Angustias, and what is notable about her situation?
She is thirty-nine and has never had a suitor.
p.27
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What does Magdalena imply about Angustias's qualities?
She suggests that Angustias's best qualities are her figure and sensitivity.
p.22
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does Magdalena imply about Angustias and Pepe el Romano?
She implies that Adela might pass the dress on to Angustias when she marries Pepe el Romano.
p.30
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What does La Poncia imply about women who can't accept their husbands' behavior?
They will waste away, crying in a corner.
p.19
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What does Martirio believe matters to men?
Land, oxen, and a submissive partner.
p.35
The Influence of Social Class
What sound is heard in the distance?
Distant bells, indicating the men are going back to work.
p.7
Lorca's Use of Language and Imagery
How does La Poncia react to the priest's singing?
She finds it glorious, despite the screech at the end.
p.40
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What is the significance of the photograph in this scene?
It represents Angustias's connection to Pepe and the rivalry among the women.
p.9
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What does the Young Girl timidly suggest?
That one has to eat to live.
p.5
Overview of The House of Bernarda Alba
What is the setting of Act I in 'The House of Bernarda Alba'?
The bright white interior of Bernarda’s house with thick walls and arched doorways.
p.5
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What does the Servant ask La Poncia for?
Some food for her little girl.
p.29
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does Martirio find odd about two people meeting at an open window?
She finds it odd that they can suddenly become engaged without knowing each other.
p.32
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
How does Adela feel about Martirio's attention?
She feels suffocated and wishes to be invisible.
p.39
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does Martirio suggest about the noise they heard?
She implies it might be her imagination.
p.32
The Significance of Pepe el Romano
What does La Poncia imply about Adela's feelings?
She implies that Adela has feelings for Pepe el Romano.
p.28
Symbolism of Mourning and Grief
What did Martirio notice outside her window?
A black storm cloud and a few drops of rain.
p.18
Role of Women in Spanish Society
Why wasn't Adelaida at the funeral?
Her fiancé won’t let her walk in the streets.
p.30
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What does La Poncia say about people with experience?
They know how to speak and wave their hands about.
p.11
Symbolism of Mourning and Grief
What does the Third Woman wish for the deceased?
You shall never want for a loaf of warm bread.
p.13
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does Bernarda insist on regarding the women's activities?
She insists they should embroider their trousseaux.
p.16
Themes of Oppression and Control
How does Bernarda feel about her daughters' behavior?
She struggles to ensure they act decently and not slide downhill.
p.2
Overview of The House of Bernarda Alba
What types of companies can request permission to perform the play?
Amateur or professional companies.
p.12
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does the SECOND WOMAN imply about the living conditions of Bernarda's daughters?
They lack a roof over their heads.
p.40
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does Angustias angrily demand upon entering?
The photograph of Pepe that was under her pillow.
p.6
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does La Poncia say about Bernarda's husband?
She suggests that he deserves a good rest.
p.37
Role of Women in Spanish Society
How does La Poncia react to the song about the reapers?
She expresses admiration by saying, 'What a song!'
p.17
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
How does Bernarda view her relationship with La Poncia?
She sees it as a master-servant relationship, stating they are not friends.
p.22
Conflict Between Tradition and Desire
What does Adela imply about Pepe el Romano's character?
She suggests that he is capable of anything.
p.40
Themes of Oppression and Control
How does Bernarda react to the noise in her house?
She questions what the noise is amidst the silence.
p.17
Character Analysis of Bernarda
How does Martirio feel about taking her medicine?
She feels it will do no good and acts without faith, like clockwork.
p.9
The Influence of Social Class
How does Bernarda view the poor?
She compares them to animals and believes they forget their sorrows when faced with food.
p.25
Character Analysis of Bernarda
What does Bernarda demand at the beginning of the scene?
She demands that someone clean the powder from their face and leave.
p.25
Themes of Oppression and Control
How does Bernarda respond to her mother's desire to get married?
She tells her mother to be quiet, indicating her disapproval.
p.14
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does Adela claim to have seen at the gate?
Angustias peeping through a crack.
p.29
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What was Angustias's reaction when she was alone with a man for the first time?
She felt her heart almost leap out of her mouth.
p.11
Symbolism of Mourning and Grief
Who does Bernarda mention as armed with a sword of justice?
St. Michael the Archangel.
p.26
Symbolism of Mourning and Grief
What imagery does María Josefa use to describe her wish to marry?
She wants to be married by the seashore.
p.38
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does La Poncia warn Adela about when watching from the window?
Not to open it too wide because they might shove at it to see who’s looking.
p.39
Themes of Oppression and Control
How does Martirio respond to Amelia's concern about the noise?
She tells Amelia not to say anything and dismisses it as probably her imagination.
p.13
Role of Women in Spanish Society
How does Bernarda view the roles of women and men?
Women are given a needle and thread, while men have a whip and a mule.
p.24
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
How does Angustias respond to Bernarda's accusation about her father?
She states that he wasn't her father and that hers died years ago.
p.2
Overview of The House of Bernarda Alba
Can A. S. Kline's work be reproduced for non-commercial purposes?
Yes, it may be freely reproduced, stored, and transmitted for non-commercial purposes.
p.20
Overview of The House of Bernarda Alba
What does Angustias ask when she crosses the stage?
She asks what time it is.
p.18
Themes of Oppression and Control
Why is Adelaida's father not in jail?
Because men cover up such things among themselves.
p.34
Conflict Between Tradition and Desire
How does Adela respond to La Poncia's authority?
She asserts that she is stronger than La Poncia now.
p.18
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What does Martirio believe about Adelaida's fate?
It is the same as her mother’s and grandmother’s.
p.37
Conflict Between Tradition and Desire
What does Adela wish for regarding the reapers?
To be a reaper so she could come and go at will.
p.17
Themes of Oppression and Control
How does Bernarda respond to La Poncia's suggestion about moving to another village?
She angrily rejects the idea, implying it would mean selling her daughters off.
p.7
The Influence of Social Class
What does La Poncia imply about the inheritance of Bernarda's daughters?
She implies that their only inheritance is bread and water, despite having fine lace and linen camisoles.
p.6
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What is the attitude of Bernarda's relatives towards her?
His family detests her and came to make sure he was dead.
p.6
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What does La Poncia reveal about her long service to Bernarda?
She has laundered her sheets, eaten her leftovers, and cared for her during illness.
p.6
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does La Poncia express about her feelings towards Bernarda despite her service?
She curses Bernarda and wishes harm upon her.
p.6
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does La Poncia mean by saying 'curse her'?
She expresses deep resentment and anger towards Bernarda's oppressive nature.
p.5
Themes of Oppression and Control
How is Bernarda described in terms of her ability to escape confinement?
She has fingers like picklocks, indicating her cunning nature.
p.29
Role of Women in Spanish Society
How does Amelia feel about the things men say when proposing?
She finds them embarrassing.
p.29
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
How does Magdalena describe the man Angustias is talking about?
She describes him as a handsome man.
p.39
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does Amelia suggest could be the source of the noise?
She suggests it might be the farmhands or a young mule that needs breaking in.
p.11
Symbolism of Mourning and Grief
What chant do Bernarda and the others recite?
‘Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine’ and ‘Et lux perpetua luceat eis’.
p.16
Role of Women in Spanish Society
How does Bernarda describe Paca la Roseta?
As the only loose woman in the village.
p.35
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What is Martirio holding when she enters the scene?
Some lace for a petticoat.
p.34
Conflict Between Tradition and Desire
What does Adela think of La Poncia's advice?
She considers it useless and feels it's too late to follow it.
p.30
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What was La Poncia's first encounter with her husband Evaristo like?
They were silent for half an hour, and she felt sweat bathe her whole body.
p.34
Themes of Oppression and Control
What metaphor does Adela use to describe her feelings?
She describes a fire that licks her from head to foot.
p.23
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What does Adela plan to do the next day?
She plans to put on her green dress and go for a walk in the street.
p.38
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
How does Amelia react to Martirio's mention of hearing someone?
She asks if Martirio wasn't scared.
p.30
Role of Women in Spanish Society
How does La Poncia describe her ability to handle her husband?
She states, 'I could handle him!'
p.33
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does La Poncia suggest about Angustias's health?
She won't survive her first child.
p.12
Overview of The House of Bernarda Alba
What does LA PONCIA bring with her when she enters?
A bag containing money from the men for prayers.
p.33
Conflict Between Tradition and Desire
What does La Poncia advise Adela to do regarding Pepe el Romano?
To reconcile herself and cling to hope.
p.22
Conflict Between Tradition and Desire
What is Adela's reaction to the mention of Pepe el Romano?
She shows suppressed emotion and disbelief.
p.12
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does BERNARDA say about the village they live in?
It's cursed, without a river or wells, and one drinks fearing the water is poisoned.
p.12
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does BERNARDA think about the villagers' presence in her house?
She feels they fill her house with sweat and venom.
p.19
Conflict Between Tradition and Desire
What does Magdalena notice about the current state of weddings?
They are more refined, with brides wearing white veils and drinking bottled wine.
p.12
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
How does AMELIA respond to BERNARDA's request for a fan?
She offers her a circular fan decorated with flowers.
p.25
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What does María Josefa express a desire for?
She expresses a desire to get married to a handsome young man.
p.14
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What items did the woman take from her box?
Rings and amethyst earrings.
p.21
Conflict Between Tradition and Desire
What does Martirio believe about good fortune?
She believes it comes to those who least expect it.
p.32
Conflict Between Tradition and Desire
How does Adela react to La Poncia's suggestion about Pepe el Romano?
She is startled and defensive.
p.13
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does Bernarda say about the mourning period in her house?
No breeze shall enter the house for eight years of mourning.
p.15
Conflict Between Tradition and Desire
What does La Poncia express shock about?
Seeing Angustias sneaking towards the courtyard and listening to men's conversation.
p.22
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What does Adela plan to do with her dress?
She wants to wear it if they go eat melons by the mill.
p.2
Overview of The House of Bernarda Alba
Who should be contacted for permission to perform the play commercially?
The translator, A. S. Kline, at the provided email.
p.36
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What event does La Poncia describe involving a woman in a sequined dress?
She danced to an accordion and was hired by fifteen men.
p.13
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does the servant say about Bernarda's mother?
She is tough as an oak tree, despite being eighty years old.
p.6
Character Analysis of Bernarda
How does La Poncia describe Bernarda?
As a tyrant who could watch someone die slowly without showing any emotion.
p.37
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does Martirio imply when she says 'Each of us has something'?
Each woman has her own burdens or secrets to bear.
p.12
Character Analysis of Bernarda
How does BERNARDA react to Magdalena's crying?
She tells her to be quiet and strikes the floor with her stick.
p.35
Conflict Between Tradition and Desire
What does La Poncia imply about the neighbors?
They are better off because they have laughter and can be heard fighting.
p.40
Conflict Between Tradition and Desire
What does La Poncia suggest about the missing photograph?
That it will turn up and not to tell Pepe.
p.33
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does La Poncia mean by saying she keeps watch?
So that people won’t spit when they pass the door.
p.25
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does Bernarda insist about her control over the household?
She insists that she will manage everyone's business until she leaves the house feet first.
p.8
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does the Servant repeatedly say while ringing the bells?
May God grant him forgiveness!
p.35
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does Adela sarcastically comment on?
Martirio's lace for her petticoat.
p.28
The Significance of Pepe el Romano
What does La Poncia ask Angustias about?
What Pepe said to her the first time he came to her window.
p.24
The Influence of Social Class
What does Bernarda remind Angustias regarding her inheritance?
She owes more to her sisters' father than her own, as he left her a fortune.
p.13
Role of Women in Spanish Society
How does Magdalena feel about her situation?
She curses all women and expresses her frustration with their roles.
p.6
Character Analysis of Bernarda
What does La Poncia shout about when Bernarda is coming?
She instructs the servant to make sure the whole place is clean.
p.23
Symbolism of Mourning and Grief
What does the Servant imply about Adela's feelings?
She implies that Adela misses her father a lot.
p.27
The Influence of Social Class
What does Angustias value more than romantic interest, according to her statement?
She values material wealth, stating that better an ounce of gold in one’s coffer than a pair of dark eyes in one’s head.
p.17
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What does La Poncia imply about the potential poverty of Bernarda's daughters if they moved?
She suggests that they would be poor anywhere else.
p.33
Role of Women in Spanish Society
How does Adela respond to La Poncia's advice?
She tells La Poncia to be silent and accuses her of being a nosy traitor.
p.33
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does La Poncia claim about her intentions?
She wants to live in a decent house and not tarnish her old age.
p.33
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What does Adela criticize La Poncia for doing at night?
Poking around in men and women's business.
p.14
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does Bernarda instruct the Servant to do with the woman?
Take her to the yard to let off steam.
p.19
Themes of Oppression and Control
What did Martirio do while waiting for Enrique Humanes?
She stood by the window in her nightgown until dawn.
p.23
The Significance of Pepe el Romano
What news does the Servant bring when she re-enters?
She announces that Pepe el Romano is at the top of the street.
p.34
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does La Poncia threaten to do if Adela defies her?
She threatens to shout out loud, light all the lamps, and set the bells ringing.
p.40
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What does Amelia imply about Pepe?
That he is not a saint, suggesting he is just an ordinary man.
p.17
Overview of The House of Bernarda Alba
What task does Bernarda assign to the servant upon Don Arturo's arrival?
To start whitewashing the courtyard.
p.4
Themes of Oppression and Control
Who are the women mourners in the play?
Women 1, 2, 3, and 4, along with a young girl.
p.9
Symbolism of Mourning and Grief
What is the atmosphere described by the characters regarding the weather?
They mention that the sun feels as heavy as lead and that they haven't known heat like this for years.
p.5
Overview of The House of Bernarda Alba
What does the Servant feel about the tolling of the bells?
She feels it right between her temples.
p.8
Symbolism of Mourning and Grief
What does the Servant lament about Antonio María Benavides?
That he will never see the walls again or eat bread in the house.
p.12
Lorca's Use of Language and Imagery
What does BERNARDA compare the state of her floor to?
A flock of goats trampling over it.
p.9
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does Bernarda instruct Magdalena to do?
To stop crying and if she wants to weep, to do so under her bed.
p.25
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does Magdalena imply about Angustias in the argument?
She suggests that Angustias, being the richest, can afford to lose the inheritance.
p.25
Role of Women in Spanish Society
What does María Josefa's character represent in the context of the play?
She represents the longing for freedom and the desire for love, contrasting with Bernarda's oppressive nature.
p.9
Themes of Oppression and Control
What does Bernarda demand from the servant?
To be silent and focus on cleaning the house for the mourners.
p.9
Family Dynamics and Rivalry
What does Bernarda ask about the lemonade?
She inquires if it is ready.
p.5
Themes of Oppression and Control
How does La Poncia describe Bernarda's behavior?
She describes Bernarda as strict and domineering.
p.14
Themes of Oppression and Control
Why does Bernarda want to keep the woman away from the well?
So the neighbors can't see her from their windows.
p.25
Character Analysis of Bernarda
How does Bernarda react to La Poncia's advice?
She dismisses it, asserting that she knows exactly what she is doing.
p.14
Themes of Oppression and Control
What did the Servant have to do to prevent the woman from shouting?
Gag her several times with an empty sack.
p.14
Conflict Between Tradition and Desire
What does Bernarda express anger about?
That the male mourners should have already left.
