Mind-map of key themes and characters in La Casa De Bernarda Alba by Lorca including quotes (purple) and explanations. This mind-map is about the theme of symbolism in the play.
Constant reminder of heat reminds
cae el sol como plomo the audience of the constant
oppression women face
infierno
Heat shows oppression
Restricts any connection Building of heat leads to
Muros gruesos with the outside world eventual "explosion"
Weather hay una tormenta
Shows imprisonment, like a cage trapping the girls from any freedom en cada cuatro
Colours Majority of clothes are black/dark so
any other colour is a surprise
no ha de entrar en esta casa La Casa
el viento de la calle
Vitality is abnormal
She tries to control it as
much as she can
Every time colour is mentioned mi vestido verde
Symbolism it's linked to rebellion
Another sign of rebellion bc it's
unpredictable and out of B's control
Nature
Subtle changes Have a big visual impact and ensure you
in scenery understand the importance of colour even if
you'e not watching the play
Shows the suffocating atmosphere and the lack of
freedom within the house bc they can't do/say
anything without people knowing blanquísimas ->
blancas -> azuladas
Sounds
Water
un gran Silence = oppression Symbol of lack maldito pueblo sin rio,
silencio of freedom pueblo de pozos
umbroso
Sudden noise represents
Silence demanded by B bc vitality and rebellion Stagnant life
'quiero buena fachada' Symbol of sexual desire
Adela constantly thirsty
Entrando furiosa..de modo que
haya un gran contraste con los
silencios anteriores
Men are allowed water =
shows the freedom of men me desperto la sed
dale a los hombres
Highlights
gender
inequality
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