ANGUSTIAS.—Yo creo, madre, que él me oculta muchas cosas…
““ANGUSTIAS.—Yo creo, madre, que él me oculta muchas cosas. BERNARDA.—No procures descubrirlas, no le preguntes y, desde luego, que no te vea llorar jamás.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A mother warns her child to hide emotions, urging secrecy to avoid pain.
In simple terms: Mother advises concealment to prevent sorrow.
Respect boundaries while seeking emotional honesty.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- parent‑child relationships
- emotional health
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is silence protective?
- How to balance truth and protection?
Suppressing feelings can cause inner conflict.