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Poncia: The personal servant of Bernarda Alba.
Maid: The underling of Poncia.
Maria Josefa: Bernarda’s mother. She is kept in captivity and appears mad.
Angustias: Bernarda’s oldest daughter (from a previous marriage). She stands to inherit a good deal and will be courted by Pepe el Romano.
Magdalena: The second oldest daughter.
Amelia: The middle daughter.
Martirio: The second youngest daughter.
Adela: The youngest daughter. She does not wish to mourn, and feigns disinterest at news of Pepe el...
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