Etiqueta: Class difference
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Pepa Doncel
The story relates Felisa Rodriguez de Medina’s life, known artistically as Pepa Doncel. After getting married with Mr. Cifuentes, she gains certain prestige among the small local bourgeoisie. After her husband’s death, she insists on marrying her daughter Genoveva, in order to be accepted again by the local bourgeoisie. But the suitor, a well-positioned man…
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That Saturday night (La noche del sábado)
Imperia, a young woman, works as a dancer, but after losing her job she sees herself working as a prostitute, where she meets Prince Miguel, who is the heir to the Suabian throne. The prince falls madly in love with her, but she refuses to go with him. Everything changes after the death of Donina,…
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Baby Princess (La princesa bebé)
In the distant Kingdom of Swabia, Princess Elena, –Baby by express desire of his uncle, the Emperor Miguel Alexander- is forced to marry a rough man whom she does not love. She, unhappy with the situation, intends to divorce him and join Knight Rosmer. At the same time, the other nephew of the Monarch, Prince Stephen, wishes…
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The Suspicious Virtue (La virtud sospechosa)
The Suspicious Virtue takes place in a villa where Emilia arrives after marrying a marquis. The Marquis’ family believes Emilia is being opportunistic, but Rosaura -the Marquis’ niece- who is a kindhearted young woman, dearly appreciates Emilia. The conflict starts when Manolo Velez, the counterpoint of Rosaura’s character, shows young Rosaura which of Emilia’s actions are honest…
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Letters from women (Cartas de mujeres)
The story is about a real encounter with “portraits”, women from different social stratus with a common denominator: the explosive fight for a chimera, love. THEMES: Passion, Love, Friendship, Society, Social Class GENRE: Drama RELEVANT FACTS: With this story, Benavente makes an homage to women, portraying the different social and sentimental situations in…
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Field of ermine (Campo de armiño)
Doña Irene, Marquise of Montalbán, fosters Gerardo, supposedly the son of her brother and a commoner woman. However, she discovers through some letters that everything is a lie and expels him. Gerardo, disconsolate and fearful of returning with his mother, returns to the Marquise. Finally, despite everything she opens her doors in proof of compassion…
