Jacinto Benavente's attitude toward women as compared with that of authors outside of Spain
Abstract
This study is an interpretation of Benavente's attitude toward woman as revealed in his drama.
As a background the development of woman's condition is historically treated. The rise of her influence is traced first through the drama outside of Spain; and , second, in the Spanish drama which preceded Benvente. Benavente's portrayal of woman is presented through an analysis of the various phases of woman's relation to man, her self-abnegation, love of home, her mother love, and her racial pride. Above all and through all runs the redeeming power of woman and her devotion to duty.
Table of Contents
Introduction -- Jacinto Benavente (1866-?) -- Position of woman historically treated -- Feminism in modern drama, outside of Spain -- Women in Spanish drama preceding Benavente -- Benavente's attitude toward women -- Outline of dramas -- Bibliography
Description
Thesis (M.A.)-- University of Wichita, Dept. of Spanish