Causes of tragedy from "summary" of La Casa de Bernarda Alba - The House of Bernarda Alba by Federico Garcia Lorca
The tragedy in this story is caused by the strict and oppressive rules set by Bernarda, combined with the lack of freedom experienced by the characters. This results in a feeling of hopelessness and a spiral of despair as the characters are unable to escape their situation.- Abuse of power or privilege, be it physical, financial or of another sort, can have a destructive effect on the lives of those under its influence.
- Suppressing the individual's right to think and choose for themselves has been known to cause tension, entrapping them within their own minds enabling situations to spiral out of control.
- Blind adherence to traditions can often lead to an unhappy and even tragic outcome as is seen in many societies worldwide.
- Subjugating people by depriving them of their basic human rights creates an atmosphere where fear and dread ominously surround every aspect of life.
- Inability to express emotions or feelings leads to a build up of internal struggles that may result in tragedy.
- Gender norms and expectations place different burdens and pressures upon people resulting in unequal opportunities with devastating consequences.
- A lack of tolerance or acceptance of those considered 'different' based on race, religion or beliefs will lead to feeling of exclusion and dejection which can ruin lives.
- Political agendas that turn innocent families and individuals against one other are breeding grounds for acts of violence and destruction.
