“Peso ancestral” – Alfonsina Storni

This study guide covers Alfonsina Storni's poem "Peso ancestral", focusing on its feminist themes within the Modernismo movement. It explores the poem's summary, analysis (including historical context, author background, and Storni's objective), poetic structure, and literary devices (like repetición and metáfora). The guide also connects the poem to key themes of patriarchal systems, gender construction, duality, and introspection, and provides practice questions and exam tips for the AP Spanish Literature exam.