Overview
Character Name
María Josefa
Gender
Female
Playing Age
Elderly
Role Size
Supporting
Dancing
Non Dancer
Voice
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano
Time & Place
Spain, Summer, Village, 1930s
Analysis
María Josefa is Bernarda Alba’s mother. She is 80 years old, and suffering from severe dementia. Bernarda demands that the servants keep María Josefa locked up and out of sight of any visitors. When María Josefa does break free, she asks to dress up and prepare for her
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