"Contigo Pan y Cebolla" by Manuel Eduardo de Gorostiza is a funny play from the 1800s that shows us a slice of Spanish life through the eyes of a family dealing with love and what people expect from them. The story centers on DoƱa Matilde, who is confused about her feelings for Don Eduardo because her dad cares more about money than love. The play starts with DoƱa Matilde worried about her future and talking to her servant, Bruno, about her dad's decision on who she should marry. When Don Eduardo shows up, their jokes hint at something more, but Matilde is stuck between what she wants and what her dad wants. As the play goes on, we see the characters struggling with their feelings and what society thinks they should do, which leads to funny mix-ups and surprises as it looks at love and family responsibilities.
Contigo Pan y Cebolla
By Manuel Eduardo de Gorostiza
Torn between love and duty, a young woman navigates societal expectations and family pressures in a hilarious quest for happiness.
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About the AuthorManuel MarĆa del Pilar Eduardo de Gorostiza y Cepeda was a Mexican writer, dramatist and diplomat. He was the son of Pedro FernĆ”ndez de Gorostiza, governor of the port of Veracruz, and the poet Rosario Cepeda. Gorostiza was in 1824 the first Mexican ambassador to the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. Later he was ambassador in London. Gorostiza was the Mexican envoy to the United States in 1836 with the mission to halt the support of Washington to Texas. As Mexican Minister of Foreign Affairs in 1838 and 1839 he had to deal with the Republic of Texas.
Manuel MarĆa del Pilar Eduardo de Gorostiza y Cepeda was a Mexican writer, dramatist and diplomat. He was the son of Pedro FernĆ”ndez de Gorostiza, governor of the port of Veracruz, and the poet Rosario Cepeda. Gorostiza was in 1824 the first Mexican ambassador to the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. Later he was ambassador in London. Gorostiza was the Mexican envoy to the United States in 1836 with the mission to halt the support of Washington to Texas. As Mexican Minister of Foreign Affairs in 1838 and 1839 he had to deal with the Republic of Texas.
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