Bodas de sangre Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

Concise analytical notes which analyse the major themes in the play - generational conflict, gender roles, physical and emotional isolation, blame, humanity in nature, greed and the exchange of information. Ideal for students planning to answer the exam question about the whole play. I'd recommend making spider diagrams based on these themes which include memorable quotes and the play's most important scenes.

A short, sharp summary of what actually happens in the play. Bodas de sangre can be confusing to understand so this summary is perfect for remembering the key events of the play as they happen. This is an ideal starting point for anyone beginning to study Bodas or for people returning back to the play as part of their revision.

This is a practice essay I wrote which was taken from a past paper question comparing the characters of the Novio and Leonardo in Bodas de sangre. I scored an A* (D2) equivalent mark on this essay. The key to doing well on an essay like this is to consider factors which bring the two characters together and also factors which set them apart. In this essay I focus on the fact that Leonardo and the Novio have opposing personalities however they are both linked by the restrictions which society imp...