Responding to Dr. Fletcher's post House of Trials by: Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz
For this play The House of Trials, I found that there were a few conventions for the Spanish Golden Age comedias. To connect with the script I noticed a few symbolizing patterns throughout the play. The characters' objectives were to protect their honor and gain love.
A part in the play really focuses on asking for a women's hand in marriage. That single commitment makes that whole for the idea of love. It seems throughout the play that the characters are continuously fighting for some sort of love. Don Carlos fights for Dona Leonor, Don Juan fights for Dona Ana, and Don Pedro fights for Dona Leonor. This triangle of love affairs quickly resolves itself through the end of Act III. And even though not all love is achieved with every character there is still a sense of contentment among all. The influence of love on comedias is very crucial and strong.
Another point in the play that connects with the conventions of comedias would be that the men fight for their honor. The huge factor of Spanish Golden Age was that men fought among each other for their namesake and honor. And protecting their house, women, and property became a duty of honorable nobility that all the Spanish Golden Age men must face. In this play we see several gentlemen who speak about this topic of importance. There are 2 scenes where the characters duel for the love of a woman. This shows the chivalry and worth of a man's honor.
A part in the play really focuses on asking for a women's hand in marriage. That single commitment makes that whole for the idea of love. It seems throughout the play that the characters are continuously fighting for some sort of love. Don Carlos fights for Dona Leonor, Don Juan fights for Dona Ana, and Don Pedro fights for Dona Leonor. This triangle of love affairs quickly resolves itself through the end of Act III. And even though not all love is achieved with every character there is still a sense of contentment among all. The influence of love on comedias is very crucial and strong.
Another point in the play that connects with the conventions of comedias would be that the men fight for their honor. The huge factor of Spanish Golden Age was that men fought among each other for their namesake and honor. And protecting their house, women, and property became a duty of honorable nobility that all the Spanish Golden Age men must face. In this play we see several gentlemen who speak about this topic of importance. There are 2 scenes where the characters duel for the love of a woman. This shows the chivalry and worth of a man's honor.
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