3.3 Study of "El burlador de Sevilla y convidado de piedra" by Tirso de Molina

• What was Tirso de Molina's real name?

  Gabriel Téllez
• Seventeenth-century Spain was marked by a rigid socio-political climate and pervasive religious influences
• Tirso de Molina wrote over 300 plays during the Golden Age of Spanish literature.
• Who is the protagonist of "El burlador de Sevilla"?

  Don Juan
• Don Gonzalo seeks justice for his daughter's honor
• Catalinón is Don Juan's servant who often warns him of the consequences of his actions.
• How does Don Juan meet his end in "El burlador de Sevilla"?

  Killed by Don Gonzalo's ghost
• Order the key events in the plot of "El burlador de Sevilla":

  1️⃣ Don Juan deceives Tisbea in Naples

  2️⃣ Don Juan deceives Doña Ana in Seville

  3️⃣ Don Juan kills Don Gonzalo

  4️⃣ Don Gonzalo's ghost invites Don Juan to dinner

  5️⃣ Don Juan is killed by the stone statue
• What is the central theme of "El burlador de Sevilla"?

  Divine justice
• Don Juan is ultimately killed by the stone statue as an act of divine justice
• Catalinón is Don Juan's servant
• Don Juan is the deceitful and seductive protagonist of the play.
• Don Juan kills Don Gonzalo after being confronted about deceiving Doña Ana
• Summarize the key events in the plot of "El burlador de Sevilla" in chronological order.

  1️⃣ Don Juan deceives women in Naples and Seville

  2️⃣ He deceives Tisbea and Doña Ana

  3️⃣ Confronted by Don Gonzalo, Don Juan kills him

  4️⃣ Don Gonzalo's ghost invites Don Juan to dinner

  5️⃣ Don Juan is killed by the stone statue
• Tirso de Molina's real name was Gabriel Téllez
• Tirso de Molina wrote over 300 plays during the Golden Age of Spanish literature.
• The historical context of the play is rooted in 17th century Spain
• Don Juan's deceitful and seductive nature is a key aspect of his character.
• Don Gonzalo seeks justice for his daughter's honor
• Match the character with their role in "El burlador de Sevilla".

  Don Juan ↔️ Deceitful protagonist

  Don Gonzalo ↔️ Honor-seeking nobleman

  Catalinón ↔️ Warns of consequences
• Don Juan is killed by the stone statue
• Honor, deception, and divine justice are central themes in "El burlador de Sevilla".
• Deception in the play involves manipulating truth
• Match the theme with its significance in "El burlador de Sevilla".

  Honor ↔️ Upholding social status

  Deception ↔️ Manipulating truth

  Divine Justice ↔️ Consequences for immorality
• Don Juan's promise of truth is an example of irony.
• Imagery in the play uses vivid descriptions that appeal to the senses
• "El burlador de Sevilla" influenced countless works in Spanish literature.
• Who wrote "El burlador de Sevilla y convidado de piedra"?

  Tirso de Molina
• Seventeenth-century Spain was dominated by the aristocracy and monarchy
• The Catholic Church heavily influenced societal norms in 17th-century Spain.
• What is Don Juan known for in the play?

  Deceit and seduction
• Match the character with their role:

  Don Juan ↔️ Protagonist, deceitful nobleman

  Don Gonzalo ↔️ Nobleman seeking justice

  Catalinón ↔️ Don Juan's servant
• The plot of "El burlador de Sevilla" centers around Don Juan, a nobleman known for his deceptive and seductive nature
• Sequence the key events in the plot of "El burlador de Sevilla":

  1️⃣ Seductions in Naples and Seville

  2️⃣ Deception of Tisbea and Doña Ana

  3️⃣ Confrontation with Don Gonzalo

  4️⃣ Ghostly dinner invitation

  5️⃣ Death by the stone statue
• What are the central themes of "El burlador de Sevilla"?

  Honor, deception, divine justice
• The themes in "El burlador de Sevilla" underscore the era's emphasis on reputation and the belief in supernatural retribution
• What is an example of imagery used in the play?

  "El viento helado soplaba con furia"
• "El burlador de Sevilla" is considered a pivotal work in Spanish Golden Age literature.
• What literary archetype did Don Juan become?

  A deceptive and seductive figure
• Notable works influenced by "El burlador de Sevilla" include Molière's "Dom Juan" and Byron's "Don Juan