4.1.1 "La Casa de Bernarda Alba" by Federico García Lorca

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    • Match each major work by Lorca with its title in English:
      La Casa de Bernarda Alba ↔️ The House of Bernarda Alba
      Romancero Gitano ↔️ Gypsy Ballads
      Bodas de Sangre ↔️ Blood Wedding
    • What historical event influenced Lorca's critical portrayal in "La Casa de Bernarda Alba"?
      Spanish Civil War
    • Match each major work by Lorca with its title in English:
      Yerma ↔️ Yerma
      La Casa de Bernarda Alba ↔️ The House of Bernarda Alba
    • Order the daughters of Bernarda Alba from oldest to youngest:
      1️⃣ Angustias
      2️⃣ Magdalena
      3️⃣ Amelia
      4️⃣ Martirio
      5️⃣ Adela
    • The tragic consequences of repressed sexuality in "La Casa de Bernarda Alba" include Adela's suicide
    • Summarize the plot development of "La Casa de Bernarda Alba".
      1️⃣ Bernarda decrees an 8-year mourning period.
      2️⃣ Tensions rise among the daughters.
      3️⃣ Adela's forbidden relationship with Pepe is discovered.
      4️⃣ Adela commits suicide.
    • Match Lorca's major works with their titles:
      La Casa de Bernarda Alba ↔️ The House of Bernarda Alba
      Romancero Gitano ↔️ Gypsy Ballads
      Bodas de Sangre ↔️ Blood Wedding
      Yerma ↔️ Yerma
    • What is the fate of Adela in the play?
      Commits suicide
    • The youngest daughter, who rebels and takes her own life, is named Adela
    • Federico García Lorca supported marginalized groups and criticized social injustices.

      True
    • The play was written during a period of social and political upheaval in Spain, marked by the rise of the Second Spanish Republic
    • Federico García Lorca was known for blending traditional Spanish folklore with modern literary techniques.

      True
    • The Spanish Civil War influenced Lorca's critical portrayal in "La Casa de Bernarda Alba."

      True
    • The claustrophobic setting of the Alba household symbolizes the daughters' isolation and lack of autonomy
    • What event opens the play "La Casa de Bernarda Alba"?
      Death of Bernarda's husband
    • What is Federico García Lorca known for blending in his works?
      Folklore and modern techniques
    • Who is Bernarda Alba in the play?
      Strict, authoritarian matriarch
    • Which of Bernarda Alba's daughters are named Magdalena, Amelia, and Martirio?
      Middle daughters
    • What does Bernarda Alba's authoritarian rule symbolize in the play?
      Oppression and patriarchy
    • Lorca's themes reflect his critique of early 20th century Spanish society.
      True
    • The unified, claustrophobic setting of the Alba household heightens the sense of confinement
    • Match the symbolic element with its meaning in "La Casa de Bernarda Alba"
      Ringing of bells ↔️ Foreshadows tragic events
      The house itself ↔️ Patriarchal control
    • Lorca's portrayal of Bernarda Alba reflects his critical view of restrictive social norms.
      True
    • What does "La Casa de Bernarda Alba" represent in early 20th century Spain?
      Oppressive patriarchal society
    • What literary movements are evident in "La Casa de Bernarda Alba"?
      Modernism and surrealism
    • What is Federico García Lorca known for blending in his works?
      Spanish folklore and modernism
    • The Spanish Civil War influenced Lorca's portrayal of the oppressive environment in "La Casa de Bernarda Alba."

      True
    • Repressed sexuality in the play leads to tragic consequences, such as Adela's suicide.
    • "La Casa de Bernarda Alba" critiques the oppressive social norms and gender roles of early 20th century Spain.
      True
    • "La Casa de Bernarda Alba" uses sparse stage directions to heighten psychological tension.

      True
    • Lorca's use of a unified, claustrophobic setting is a symbol of oppression
    • Adela's tragic suicide is a rebellion against Bernarda's oppressive control.
      True
    • "La Casa de Bernarda Alba" is considered a landmark work of Spanish literature
    • Federico García Lorca was born in Granada, Spain, and was influenced by Andalusian folklore
    • In what year was "La Casa de Bernarda Alba" written?
      1936
    • The setting of "La Casa de Bernarda Alba" is a patriarchal household in southern Spain
    • What do the oppressive social norms in "La Casa de Bernarda Alba" reflect?
      Early 20th century Spain
    • What type of relationships characterize the Alba household?
      Tension and power struggles
    • Bernarda Alba's authoritarian rule symbolizes oppression and patriarchy in the play.
      True
    • The unified setting of the Alba household reflects the claustrophobic environment.

      True