El burlador de Sevilla y convidado de piedra – Tirso de Molina
Elijah Ramirez
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Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers Tirso de Molina's El Burlador de Sevilla, exploring its themes of deception, seduction, and consequences within the Don Juan myth. It examines the author's background, the play's 14th-century Spanish Golden Age setting, and its societal context, including the influence of the Catholic monarchy. Key characters like Don Juan, Catalinón, and Isabela are detailed, along with important literary terms and devices.
#AP Spanish Literature: El Burlador de Sevilla Study Guide
#🎭 Introduction to El Burlador de Sevilla
- Author: Tirso de Molina, a key figure in Spain's Golden Age. 📜
- Themes: Deception, seduction, and consequences. 💡
- Significance: Explores the Don Juan myth.
#Author Background
- Tirso de Molina: A member of the religious Order of Mercy.
- Golden Age: Bridged the gap between Lope de Vega and Calderón de la Barca.
- Prolific Output: Known for many works, with El Burlador as his best.
#Time and Place
- Historical Setting: 14th-century Spain during its Golden Age. 📜
- Religious Atmosphere: Influence of the Catholic monarchy and Inquisition.
- Geographic Diversity: Naples, Tarragona, and Seville. 🗺️
#Societal Context
- Political Climate: Rise of a powerful monarchy and colonial expansion. 👑
- Socio-economic Structure: Hierarchical society with varying social strata. 🧑🏽u200d🤝u200d🧑🏻
- Cultural Values: Honor, morality, and Catholicism. 🎭
#🎭 Details of El Burlador de Sevilla
#Character List and Descriptions
- Don Juan Tenorio: Seductive, reckless nobleman.
- Catalinón: Don Juan's loyal servant, voice of reason.
- Isabela: Duchess, victim of Don Juan.
- Don Pedro Tenorio: Don Juan's uncle, Spanish Ambassador.
- Tisbea: Fisher girl seduced by Don Juan.
- Duke Octavio: Isabela's lover, entangled in Don Juan's deceptions.
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