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

• What literary movement did Emilia Pardo Bazán introduce to Spanish literature?

  Naturalism
• Emilia Pardo Bazán was the first woman to preside over the Literature Section of the Ateneo de Madrid
• Match the key life events of Emilia Pardo Bazán with their corresponding dates:

  Birth ↔️ September 16, 1851

  Publication of "La cuestión palpitante" ↔️ 1883

  Presidency of Ateneo de Madrid ↔️ 1906

  Death ↔️ May 12, 1921
• What was the main reason for emigration from Galicia in the historical context of "Las medias rojas"?

  Poverty
• Women in the historical context of "Las medias rojas" faced significant social and economic barriers
• What was one consequence of the Industrial Revolution as depicted in the historical context of "Las medias rojas"?

  Harsh working conditions
• Emilia Pardo Bazán used Naturalism to expose social inequalities in "Las medias rojas".
• Emilia Pardo Bazán was born in 1851
• In what year did Emilia Pardo Bazán publish "La cuestión palpitante"?

  1883
• Arrange the key life events of Emilia Pardo Bazán in chronological order:

  1️⃣ Birth in 1851

  2️⃣ Publication of "La cuestión palpitante" in 1883

  3️⃣ Presidency of Ateneo de Madrid in 1906

  4️⃣ Death in 1921
• What was the title of Emilia Pardo Bazán's work published in 1883?

  "La cuestión palpitante"
• Emilia Pardo Bazán became the president of the Ateneo de Madrid in 1906
• Emilia Pardo Bazán introduced Naturalism to Spanish literature.
• What are some key historical factors that influenced "Las medias rojas"?

  Galician emigration, oppression of women, Industrial Revolution, Naturalism
• The emigration from Galicia in "Las medias rojas" reflects the desperation and desire for escape
• "Las medias rojas" is set against the backdrop of Galician emigration and the Industrial Revolution.
• What are three key traits of Tío Clodio in "Las medias rojas"?

  Violence, authoritarianism, greed
• Ildara symbolizes women's oppression in "Las medias rojas" as a protagonist
• Economic exploitation is a central theme in "Las medias rojas".
• What was Emilia Pardo Bazán the first woman to preside over at the Ateneo de Madrid?

  Literature Section
• Naturalism in "Las medias rojas" emphasizes the bleak and deterministic
• What are the three main themes highlighted in "Las medias rojas"?

  Oppression, poverty, independence
• Match the theme with its example from "Las medias rojas":

  Oppression of Women ↔️ Tío Clodio's abuse of Ildara

  Economic Exploitation ↔️ Clodio taking Ildara's earnings

  Loss of Innocence ↔️ Ildara's dream shattered by violence
• Bazán uses Naturalism in "Las medias rojas" to create a sense of determinism
• What does the red stockings symbolize in "Las medias rojas"?

  Ildara's aspirations
• Emilia Pardo Bazán uses several literary techniques to enhance the themes and emotions of "Las medias rojas."
• Match the literary technique with its definition:

  Naturalism ↔️ Realistic depiction of environment

  Symbolism ↔️ Use of symbols to represent ideas

  Vivid Imagery ↔️ Descriptive language appealing to the senses

  Foreshadowing ↔️ Hints about future events
• What does the harsh rural setting of "Las medias rojas" create in terms of determinism?

  A sense of determinism
• The red stockings in "Las medias rojas" symbolize Ildara's aspirations and sexuality.
• Vivid imagery in "Las medias rojas" enhances the emotional impact.
• What does foreshadowing in "Las medias rojas" prepare the reader for?

  Clodio's violent nature
• Order the aspects of the legacy of "Las medias rojas" by their significance:

  1️⃣ Cultural Significance

  2️⃣ Social Commentary

  3️⃣ Literary Influence
• What literary movement did "Las medias rojas" introduce to Spanish literature?

  Naturalism
• "Las medias rojas" continues to spark discussions about social justice.
• "Las medias rojas" provides insight into the historical context of Galicia during the Industrial Revolution.
• What did "Las medias rojas" highlight in its social commentary?

  Struggles of women
• The portrayal of Ildara's struggles in "Las medias rojas" has been influential in feminist literature.