Class 11 A Sunny Morning Exercise

-Serafin and Foaquin Alvarez Quintero

Short Summary:

Serafin and Foaquin Alvarez Quintero, two prominent Spanish authors, wrote "A Sunny Morning," a one-act drama. This play is built on the central theme of a love affair, with two ex-lovers in their 70s reuniting in a park and reminiscing about their romantic past. Dona Laura is sitting in a park, feeding breadcrumbs to the birds when the performance begins. Don Gonzalo then appears with Juanito and complains about the people taking others' seats. He keeps seeking a bench but can't seem to find one. He frightens the birds and irritates Dona Laura. He takes a seat on Dona Laura's bench.

Dona Laura describes him as a bad-tempered man. Don Gonzalo begins to read his book. They continue to use pinching words against one other. Don Gonzalo pulls out his snuffbox, and they each snuff and sneeze three times. Following that, they form a cordial relationship.

Don Gonzalo begins reading aloud, followed by Dona Laura. They even discuss their vision. They discuss different cities, places, travel, individuals they've met, and activities they've done. They realize they were once lovers. Both of them conceal their identities and begin telling their stories under aliases.

Don Gonzalo, Don's cousin, narrates Don's story. Dona Laura, as Dona Llorente's friend, shares her story. They tell their fabricated accounts about their deaths. They fabricate lies about Don and Laura Llorente concealing their identity. Finally, they agree to reconvene the next day if it is a sunny morning. They leave with their servants.

Followings are the hand written answers of Textbook questions.

Reference beyond the text

a. What do you predict will happen in the next meeting between Dona Laura and Don Gonzalo? Discuss.

➜ I predict they will be much more enthusiastic at the next meeting. They will once again express their emotions through fictitious means. They will both try to make each other happy. Don Gonzalo will undoubtedly be more forthright this time. He will make an effort to show his appreciation for her. Readers will be able to see their shyness. They will undoubtedly have a lot more fun with their pretentious acts

b. Was it wise for Dona Laura and Don Gonzalo to keep their identities secret? How might their secrets affect future meetings?

➜ Yes, Dona Laura and Don were wise to keep their identities hidden. They both realized, at the age of seventy, that they were former lovers who had split up due to their misfortune. They did, however, a good job of concealing their true identities. They were both quite old and in poor physical condition. They were dissatisfied with their old appearance. The revelation of their true nature would be futile at this age. They reasoned that it would be best if they concealed their identities and pretended to be strangers. They decided that the best way to relive their sweet youthful memories was through deception. If they continue to lie in this manner, their secrets may have an impact on future meetings. Secrecy is never maintained for an extended period of time. Because of their older age, they are at a high risk of revealing secrets. If they unknowingly reveal their realities, they will not attempt to meet in the near future.