I, Carmelita Tropicana: Performing Between Cultures Chapter Summary & Analysis - Sor Juana: The Nightmare Summary

Sor Juana: The Nightmare Summary and Analysis

This play is based on the life of a 17th century Mexican nun who composed music and wrote poetry. It is set in a convent and the woods surrounding it. Juana is having a dream and her surroundings turn into a spider's web. The vicereine, Maria Luisa, visits Juana in her room and tells her to leave with her. Juana tells Maria Luisa she cannot leave the convent because she is a nun who has taken sacred vows. Maria Luisa tells her that she is a talented writer and should not stay isolated. Maria Luisa produces a costume that is similar to that of a musketeer. It was equipped with a sword. Juana changes into the costume and she is immediately energized and feels ready to face any challenge.

Juana's slave, Alba, sees that Juana is about to leave and tries to convince her not to. Juana shows Alba...
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