Journal 5

1.  The symbolism of the woodcutter, beggar woman  and moon

It seems the symbolism of the woodcutter is the equivalant of the greek theatre. They let us know about information by talking to themselves that we wouldn't otherwise be able to know.

The beggar woman, is literally death. However I found it interesting that her name is "the beggar women" which implies a extreme lack of power to influence anything contrasted with the fact that her literal name on the character list is "death" and is therefore extremely powerful.

The moon seems to literally represent time, however it seems the fact to include the moon as a character creates a surrealistic effect. This particular section of the novel is then noticed more as we almost reread whats being stated due to the unbelievable quality to it.

2.  What happens when the runaway couple are caught?

Once the runaway couple are caught, we learn that Leonardo and the Bridegroom kill themselves at the same exact time. I found it interesting how getting even for taking his bride caused him to lose his life.

3.  What happens to the Mother after the death of her son?

After the death of the Mother's son, it seems like she's in misery but also peace in a sick sense. She seems distraught by page 100 and states that she's ready to die.

4.  At least three significant lines of imagery

"The breeze is tossing flowers
along the sands (Page 56)"

"At the wide feet of the wind (Page 83)"

"The first wild birds of the morning (page 91)"

5.  What elements of a tragedy does Lorca incorporate in Blood Wedding?

It seems Lorca incorporates many elements of tradegy. One such example would be the fact that the Bridegroom and seems to have quite a fall. Before he had a large vineyard and seemingly, quite a nice life.