From Bad to Worse: Analysis of Major Characters
"From Bad to Worse: Analysis of Major Characters" explores the intricate relationships and conflicts among a group of central figures in a narrative filled with mistaken identities and romantic entanglements. At the heart of the story is César Ursino, a fugitive preparing to marry Flérida Colona while simultaneously captivated by Lisarda, a mysterious veiled woman. The plot thickens as Lisarda, the daughter of Juan de Aragón, navigates the complexities of her own feelings and societal expectations, ultimately leading her to relinquish César to Flérida to protect her honor. Flérida, who loves César, becomes his bride after a series of misadventures complicate their paths. Supporting characters, such as Don Juan, César's friend and Lisarda's suitor, and Camacho, César's servant who weds Celia, contribute to the evolving dynamics of the story. The interaction between these characters highlights themes of love, honor, and identity, inviting readers to reflect on the consequences of their choices. This analysis provides a rich exploration of character motivations and the resulting drama in their interconnected lives.
From Bad to Worse: Analysis of Major Characters
Author: Pedro Calderón de la Barca
First published: 1636
Genre: Play
Locale: Gaeta, Italy
Plot: Comedy
Time: The seventeenth century
César Ursino (SEH-sahr ewr-SEE-noh), a fugitive from justice. Preparing to marry Flérida Colona, he is also having assignations with a veiled lady who has fired his imagination. She is Lisarda. A series of adventures involving mistaken identities follows and ends in César's marriage to Flérida.
Lisarda (lee-SAHR-dah), the daughter of Juan de Aragón. Veiled, she has been meeting César Ursino, the fiancé of Flérida Colona. Finally, following a succession of adventures during which a mistaken identity threatens her reputation, she is compelled, to save her honor, to give up César to Flérida andtomarryDonJuan.
Flérida Colona (FLAY-ree-dah koh-LOH-nah), who is loved by César Ursino and finally becomes his bride after a series of complications brought about by his attraction to the veiled Lisarda.
Don Juan, César Ursino's friend and the suitor with whom Lisarda must be satisfied when César is paired off with Flérida Colona.
Camacho (kah-MAH-choh), César Ursino's servant, who marries Celia.
Celia (THAY-lyah), Lisarda's servant and Camacho's bride.
Juan de Aragón, the governor of Gaeta.