It emphasizes the isolation and traditional values of rural Spain.

The extreme adherence to social conventions and repression of personal desires.

It dictates the characters' actions and maintains social standing.

The dominance and influence of the patriarchal system, even in their physical absence.

Grief, mourning, and the oppressive atmosphere within Bernarda's house.

They symbolize societal appearances and the need to maintain a public image.

They highlight the importance of wealth and social status over individual desires.

It mirrors the political unrest and the strict social conventions of the time.

She represents a longing for freedom and the rejection of societal norms.

He represents male desire and the disruption of the household's order.

It showcases their confinement to the domestic sphere and their lack of autonomy.

Female head of a family or tribe; Bernarda Alba is a domineering matriarch.

The suppression of someone or something; a key theme in the play.

A code of conduct dictating social standing and reputation, especially for women.

A drama or literary work in which the main character is brought to ruin or suffers extreme sorrow, especially as a consequence of a tragic flaw, moral weakness, or inability to cope with unfavorable circumstances.

A female domestic servant; Poncia is Bernarda's maid.

Mourning; Bernarda imposes eight years of mourning on her daughters.

An act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler; Adela symbolizes rebellion.

Exaggerated or toxic masculinity; a key element of the patriarchal society depicted.

The practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform; highlighted through irony in the play.

Property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage; Angustias is envied for her wealth.

It represents a rural, traditional society with strict social norms and a strong emphasis on family honor.

It symbolizes grief, mourning, and the oppressive atmosphere of Bernarda's house.

They symbolize societal appearances and the need to maintain a respectable public image.

Honor is a crucial aspect of social standing, particularly for women, dictating their behavior and reputation.

He represents male desire and the limited options available to women in the patriarchal society.

They are a means of maintaining social status and wealth within families, often disregarding the desires of the individuals involved.

It was a group of Spanish poets and artists who sought to modernize Spanish culture and address social issues.

A classical dramatic structure emphasizing unity of time, place, and action, enhancing the play's intensity.

It is a public display of grief and respect for the deceased, often involving strict social customs and restrictions.

It mirrors the repressive atmosphere and social tensions leading up to the Spanish Civil War.