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What is the significance of the Spanish Golden Age?
A period of flourishing arts and literature in Spain.
What role does honor play in the play?
Honor is a central value; its loss leads to conflict.
How does Catholicism influence the play?
Moral framework; divine justice is a key theme.
What was the political climate during the Golden Age?
Rise of a powerful monarchy and colonial expansion.
What was the socio-economic structure?
Hierarchical society with varying social strata.
What is the influence of the Catholic Monarchy?
It influenced the religious atmosphere of the time.
What is the influence of the Inquisition?
It influenced the religious atmosphere of the time.
What is the significance of Seville?
One of the geographic locations where the story took place.
What is the significance of Naples?
One of the geographic locations where the story took place.
What is the significance of Tarragona?
One of the geographic locations where the story took place.
What is the significance of Spain's Golden Age?
A period of flourishing arts and literature in Spain, marked by significant cultural and political power.
What was the role of the Catholic Monarchy?
The Catholic Monarchs unified Spain and heavily influenced its religious and political landscape.
What was the Spanish Inquisition?
A tribunal established to maintain Catholic orthodoxy in Spain.
What is the significance of Seville in the play?
Seville was a major port and cultural center in Spain, reflecting the country's wealth and social complexities.
What role does honor play in the societal context?
Honor was a central value in Spanish society, influencing social interactions and personal conduct.
What was the socio-economic structure of 14th-century Spain?
A hierarchical society with a powerful monarchy and varying social classes.
What influence did Catholicism have on the play?
Catholicism heavily influenced morality and societal values, shaping the consequences of Don Juan's actions.
What is the importance of the Order of Mercy?
Tirso de Molina was a member, and the Order's values may have influenced his writing.
What is the Don Juan myth?
A legendary libertine character who seduces and deceives women, often facing divine retribution.
What is the significance of the stone guest?
Represents divine justice and the consequences of Don Juan's actions.
What does 'Burlador' mean?
Deceiver or trickster.
What does 'Convidado de piedra' mean?
The stone guest.
What does 'Seductor' mean?
Seducer.
What does 'Nobleza' mean?
Nobility.
What does 'Criado' mean?
Servant.
What does 'Duquesa' mean?
Duchess.
What does 'Embajador' mean?
Ambassador.
What does 'Pescadora' mean?
Fisherwoman.
What does 'Engaño' mean?
Deceit.
What does 'Castigo' mean?
Punishment.