4.4 Examination of "Las medias rojas" by Emilia Pardo Bazán

• Romanticism emphasized emotion and imagination.

  True
• "Las medias rojas" is considered a prime example of Spanish Naturalist fiction.


  True
• Women in rural Galicia faced limited educational and employment opportunities.


  True
• Order the main events in the relationship between Ildara and Aunt Manuela in "Las medias rojas"

  1️⃣ Ildara buys red stockings

  2️⃣ Aunt Manuela discovers the stockings

  3️⃣ Ildara hides the stockings

  4️⃣ Aunt Manuela confronts Ildara
• Why did many Galicians emigrate during the late 19th century?

  Better opportunities elsewhere
• Naturalism sought to document reality influenced by scientific principles.


  True
• During what century is "Las medias rojas" set?

  Late 19th century
• In "Las medias rojas," Aunt Manuela embodies traditional values that confine women
• "Las medias rojas" is a Naturalist story that highlights social and economic constraints.

  True
• Match the imagery in "Las medias rojas" with its description:

  Landscape ↔️ "The bare, rocky hills"

  Poverty ↔️ "The humble, thatched-roof cottages"

  Labor ↔️ "The callused hands of the workers"
• Pardo Bazán's descriptions of rural Galicia create a bleak, Naturalist tone.

  True
• What literary movement did Emilia Pardo Bazán introduce to Spain?

  Naturalism
• Who introduced the Naturalism movement to Spain in the late 19th century?

  Emilia Pardo Bazán
• Realism focused on accurate, unromanticized portrayals of everyday life
• "Las medias rojas" is set in rural Galicia
• Ildara is the protagonist of "Las medias rojas," who dreams of a better life
• Naturalism in literature was influenced by scientific principles
• Naturalism sought to objectively document reality
• Match the social condition with its impact on Galicia:

  Poverty ↔️ Forced reliance on manual labor

  Economic Disparity ↔️ Concentration of wealth among landowners

  Emigration ↔️ Desire for better prospects elsewhere

  Limited Opportunities for Women ↔️ Domestic roles or farm labor
• What does Ildara's role in "Las medias rojas" represent?

  Dreams beyond her village
• What literary technique does Pardo Bazán use to set the scene in "Las medias rojas"?

  Description
• The concrete details in "Las medias rojas" highlight the oppressive conditions of rural Galicia.


  True
• Match the imagery with its description:

  Landscape ↔️ "The bare, rocky hills"

  Poverty ↔️ "The humble, thatched-roof cottages"

  Labor ↔️ "The callused hands of the workers"
• What is considered a prime example of Spanish Naturalist fiction by Pardo Bazán?

  "Las medias rojas"
• Match the character with their role:

  Ildara ↔️ Protagonist, dreams of a better life

  Aunt Manuela ↔️ Represents traditional values
• Match the literary movement with its key characteristics:

  Romanticism ↔️ Emotion and imagination

  Realism ↔️ Unromanticized portrayals of life

  Naturalism ↔️ Objectively document reality
• High emigration rates were driven by the desire for better prospects
• "Las medias rojas" explores themes of poverty and social inequality.

  True
• Dialogue in the story advances the plot and reveals character traits.


  True
• Match the literary technique with its function in the story:

  Description ↔️ Sets the scene and atmosphere

  Dialogue ↔️ Reveals character and advances plot

  Symbolism ↔️ Enhances thematic depth
• The imagery in "Las medias rojas" enhances the Naturalist tone by highlighting harsh social conditions
• "Las medias rojas" is set in rural Galicia during the late 19th century, a time marked by challenging social and economic conditions
• Ildara's desire for independence clashes with Aunt Manuela's insistence on conformity
• Order the key themes as they are explored in "Las medias rojas":

  1️⃣ Poverty and Social Inequality

  2️⃣ Patriarchal Oppression

  3️⃣ Desire for a Better Life
• The red stockings in "Las medias rojas" symbolize Ildara's dreams and aspirations
• Pardo Bazán's techniques in "Las medias rojas" reflect Naturalism by documenting social conditions objectively.


  True
• Pardo Bazán introduced Naturalism to Spain in the late 19th century.


  True
• What was a major economic issue in Galicia that influenced the story's setting?

  Rampant poverty
• Poverty and social inequality are central themes in "Las medias rojas."


  True
• The Naturalism movement in literature aimed to objectively depict reality