Teatro y poesía del siglo XX

A period of sustained peace and economic prosperity.

A time of minimal social and political change.

A rollercoaster of social and political change, including revolutions and dictatorships.

A widespread return to traditional artistic forms.

Celebration of individual freedom.

The importance of socioeconomic equality.

Repression and the limitations placed on women in a patriarchal society.

The joys of rural Spanish life.

A place of safety and comfort.

The warmth and love of family.

The restrictive and oppressive nature of Bernarda's control.

A celebration of Spanish heritage.

The celebration of human-animal relationships.

The dehumanizing effects of capitalism.

The importance of finding one's true calling.

The benefits of conformity in society.

To entertain the audience with light-hearted humor.

To critique the societal structures that lead to dehumanization.

To celebrate the resilience of the human spirit.

To promote the benefits of capitalism.

The celebration of cultural assimilation.

The inevitability of progress.

Exclusion, bigotry, and the effects of social oppression.

The beauty of the Spanish countryside.

To create a sense of peace and tranquility.

To depict Antoñito's struggle and death vividly.

To celebrate the beauty of nature.

To romanticize Spanish history.

Optimism and hope for the future.

Joy and excitement about urban life.

Alienation and disillusionment with his surroundings.

Contentment and satisfaction with the world.

Opportunity and progress.

Community and connection.

Alienation and loss of individuality.

Beauty and inspiration.

Exclusively Spanish heritage.

Exclusively African heritage.

A multicultural heritage, specifically African and Spanish.

Indigenous Latin American heritage.