Teatro y poesía del siglo XX
What is a central theme explored in Alfonsina Storni's 'Peso ancestral'?
The celebration of traditional Argentine culture.
The impact of industrialization on rural communities.
The burden of traditional gender roles and generational trauma.
The beauty and tranquility of nature.
In 'Peso ancestral', the metaphor of men being like 'steel' ('Eran de acero') most directly suggests which of the following?
Their inherent strength and resilience in facing adversity.
Their admirable dedication to providing for their families.
Their forced emotional stoicism and suppression of feelings.
Their natural inclination towards leadership and dominance.
Which literary device is prominently featured in the lines 'Tu me dijiste: no lloró mi padre / Tu me dijiste: no lloró mi abuelo'?
Metaphor
Simile
Repetition
Personification
In 'Peso ancestral', what does the poem suggest about the traditional expectations placed on men?
They encourage men to be open and expressive about their emotions.
They foster a healthy balance between strength and vulnerability.
They have no significant impact on men's emotional well-being.
They can be damaging, leading to emotional suppression and generational trauma.
From a feminist perspective, how does 'Peso ancestral' challenge traditional gender roles?
By reinforcing the idea that women should be submissive and obedient.
By ignoring the experiences of women and focusing solely on men's struggles.
By presenting a female speaker who questions and critiques the emotional expectations placed on men by society.
By advocating for a return to traditional family values and gender norms.
How did the Modernismo movement influence the themes present in 'Peso ancestral'?
It reinforced traditional values and societal expectations.
It had no discernible impact on the poem's themes.
It encouraged a focus on nature and the rejection of urban life.
It fostered a spirit of questioning traditional values and seeking social change, reflected in the poem's critique of gender roles.
How does 'Peso ancestral' explore the concept of intergenerational trauma?
By focusing solely on the individual experiences of the speaker.
By suggesting that emotional burdens are easily overcome with willpower.
By illustrating how suppressed emotions and societal expectations can be passed down through generations, affecting both men and women.
By arguing that each generation is solely responsible for its own problems and has no connection to the past.

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How does the poem 'Peso ancestral' challenge the concept of toxic masculinity?
By glorifying the traditional stoicism expected of men.
By suggesting that men should embrace violence and aggression.
By exposing the damaging effects of suppressing emotions and adhering to rigid gender roles.
By arguing that men should be the sole providers for their families.
In what ways does 'Peso ancestral' contribute to the broader feminist movement within Modernismo?
By reinforcing traditional gender roles and expectations.
By ignoring the unique challenges faced by women in society.
By offering a powerful female perspective that critiques patriarchal structures and advocates for gender equality.
By focusing solely on the experiences of men and neglecting the voices of women.
How does 'Peso ancestral' reflect the social and cultural context of early 20th century Argentina and the rise of feminism?
By celebrating the traditional values and customs of Argentine society.
By ignoring the social and political issues of the time.
By reflecting the era's rigid gender roles and the burgeoning feminist movement challenging the status quo.
By advocating for a return to a simpler, more agrarian way of life.