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What is the significance of the early 20th-century feminist movement in Argentina?
It challenged traditional gender roles and fought for women's rights, influencing Storni's feminist themes.
What is the cultural context of 'toxic masculinity' in 'Peso ancestral'?
The poem critiques the societal pressure on men to suppress emotions, highlighting its damaging effects.
What does Storni's unconventional poetic style reflect about her cultural context?
It reflects the rebellious spirit of the Modernismo movement and the desire to break from traditional norms.
What is the significance of the mother figure in 'Peso ancestral'?
She represents the generations of women who have perpetuated the cycle of emotional suppression.
What is the cultural significance of Argentina in the Modernismo movement?
Argentina was a hub of literary innovation and social change during the Modernismo period.
How does 'Peso ancestral' reflect the societal expectations of women in the early 20th century?
The poem challenges the traditional roles assigned to women and expresses a desire for freedom and equality.
What is the cultural impact of Storni being a female voice in a male-dominated literary movement?
Storni's work provided a unique female perspective that challenged traditional patriarchal views.
What is the cultural significance of the poem ending with a desire for a more open world?
It reflects a hope for a future where both men and women can express their emotions freely, challenging societal norms.
What role did 'El Modernismo' play in shaping discussions around gender?
El Modernismo questioned traditional gender roles and societal expectations, paving the way for feminist discourse.
How does 'Peso ancestral' connect to broader themes of gender and identity in Latin American literature?
The poem explores the impact of societal expectations on individual identity, a recurring theme in Latin American literature.
What is the meaning of 'Peso ancestral'?
Ancestral weight or burden; refers to the weight of tradition and societal expectations passed down through generations.
What is the meaning of 'Modernismo'?
A late 19th and early 20th-century Spanish-American literary movement that emphasized aestheticism and a rejection of traditional values.
What is the meaning of 'Patriarcado'?
Patriarchy; a social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege and control of property.
What is the meaning of 'Estrofa'?
Stanza; a group of lines forming a unit in a poem.
What is the meaning of 'Verso'?
Verse; a single line of poetry.
What is the meaning of 'Repetición'?
Repetition; a literary device that repeats the same words or phrases a few times to make an idea clearer and more memorable.
What is the meaning of 'Metáfora'?
Metaphor; a figure of speech that directly compares one thing to another for rhetorical effect.
What is the meaning of 'La dualidad del ser'?
The duality of being; refers to the internal conflict and complexities within an individual.
What is the meaning of 'Introspección'?
Introspection; the examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes.
What is the meaning of 'Construcción del género'?
Construction of gender; the societal and cultural creation of gender roles and expectations.