On the walls are paintings of unlikely landscapes full of nymphs or legendary kings. Act i a drama of women in the villages of spain 1936 camprodon, spain. The play opens in a very white room in the house of bernarda alba, in the midst of summer. The house of bernarda alba study guide contains a biography of federico garcia lorca, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes.
Act 1 from the saigon players 20 production of federico garcia lorcas the house of bernarda alba. That classification is not universally accepted since 1. The house of bernarda alba study guide the classic theatre of. The house of bernarda alba act i part one summary and. An introductory lesson based only on act 1 with main quotes, main vocabulary, reading comprehension activities, summaries and essay writing questions. Garcia lorca the house of bernarda alba act i in a new freely. Garcia lorca the house of bernarda alba act i in a new freely downloadable and replicable english. Bernarda s daughters are seated on low chairs, sewing. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The house of bernarda alba is a play by the spanish dramatist federico garcia lorca. Act ii the bright white interior of bernarda s house.
Bernarda composes herself, bangs her stick down and speaks i shall have to take a firm grip. When the curtain rises, nobody is onstage, though bells can be heard from offstage. The action takes place in the home of bernarda alba after the funeral of her. Recuerda lo dicho en las indicaciones introductorias a las preguntas. Its not good to have an outsider mixed up in family matters. Angustias ive finished cutting the third sheet martirio its for amelia magdalena angustias, shall i do pepes initials as well angustias drily no. Commentators have often grouped it with blood wedding and yerma as. Watercolor iws marmar international gallery 484 views.