The House of Bernarda Alba

Throughout the play, what are the main characteristics of La Poncia?

How is the personality and character of La Poncia significat and importnant throughout the play?

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La Poncia is Bernarda's head maid, and the woman who knows Bernarda best. At sixty years old, she is a voice of wisdom throughout the play, albeit a wisdom tinged with class resentment and hatred of Bernarda.

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