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