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The Spanish Civil War took place from ______ to 1939.
The Spanish Civil War took place from ______ to 1939.
1936
The Republicans were loyal to the ______ Second Spanish Republic.
The Republicans were loyal to the ______ Second Spanish Republic.
democratic
The Nationalists were led by General ______ Franco.
The Nationalists were led by General ______ Franco.
Francisco
Captain Vidal is a symbol for ______ and military formality.
Captain Vidal is a symbol for ______ and military formality.
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Vidal wants his son to be born into ______'s 'new Spain'.
Vidal wants his son to be born into ______'s 'new Spain'.
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Vidal controls those around him through means of ______ and violence.
Vidal controls those around him through means of ______ and violence.
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The mythology of heroism is a part of building ______ Spain.
The mythology of heroism is a part of building ______ Spain.
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Del Toro creates a link between The Pale Man & ______; uses a similar image for both as they are both sitting at the head of a grand and lavish table in scenes shown in quick succession.
Del Toro creates a link between The Pale Man & ______; uses a similar image for both as they are both sitting at the head of a grand and lavish table in scenes shown in quick succession.
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The film presents the fascists as undermining ______.
The film presents the fascists as undermining ______.
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Ofelia represents the ______ nation, specifically the martyrs that fought/died for the Republican cause.
Ofelia represents the ______ nation, specifically the martyrs that fought/died for the Republican cause.
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Del Toro's negative views on ______ and Catholicism are evident through the way they are represented in the film.
Del Toro's negative views on ______ and Catholicism are evident through the way they are represented in the film.
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The Pale Man is shown as a ______ ruler, an all-powerful entity ruling with fear and violence.
The Pale Man is shown as a ______ ruler, an all-powerful entity ruling with fear and violence.
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Ofelia's fantasy begins to mimic the ______ occurring in Spain.
Ofelia's fantasy begins to mimic the ______ occurring in Spain.
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The banquet scene represents ______ and the priest attending a meal, depicted as uncaring and authoritarian.
The banquet scene represents ______ and the priest attending a meal, depicted as uncaring and authoritarian.
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The film is an allegorical commentary on the ______ Civil War.
The film is an allegorical commentary on the ______ Civil War.
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Ofelia's brother is reminiscent of ______ Juan Carlos, the current Spanish monarch.
Ofelia's brother is reminiscent of ______ Juan Carlos, the current Spanish monarch.
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Del Toro's negative feelings towards his own ______ upbringing are evident in the banquet scene.
Del Toro's negative feelings towards his own ______ upbringing are evident in the banquet scene.
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The rebels are represented fairly positively and are shown to be more ______ and comradely than the fascists.
The rebels are represented fairly positively and are shown to be more ______ and comradely than the fascists.
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Del Toro's negative views on ______ groups that oppose free thought are evident in the film.
Del Toro's negative views on ______ groups that oppose free thought are evident in the film.
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Ofelia's love of ______ and fairytales represents her desire for freedom and imagination.
Ofelia's love of ______ and fairytales represents her desire for freedom and imagination.
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What was the main conflict in Spain between 1936 and 1939?
What was the main conflict in Spain between 1936 and 1939?
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What does Captain Vidal symbolize in the film?
What does Captain Vidal symbolize in the film?
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What is the significance of the watch that Captain Vidal carries?
What is the significance of the watch that Captain Vidal carries?
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How does the film portray the fascists' treatment of women?
How does the film portray the fascists' treatment of women?
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What does the Pale Man represent in the film?
What does the Pale Man represent in the film?
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What is the significance of Ofelia's fantasy in the film?
What is the significance of Ofelia's fantasy in the film?
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What is the atmosphere of the fascist regime in Spain, as depicted in the film?
What is the atmosphere of the fascist regime in Spain, as depicted in the film?
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What is the significance of Mercedes, Captain Vidal's housekeeper?
What is the significance of Mercedes, Captain Vidal's housekeeper?
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What is the tone of the film's portrayal of the fascist regime in Spain?
What is the tone of the film's portrayal of the fascist regime in Spain?
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What is the significance of the mythologies of heroism in the film?
What is the significance of the mythologies of heroism in the film?
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What is Ofelia symbolic of in the allegorical commentary on the Spanish Civil War?
What is Ofelia symbolic of in the allegorical commentary on the Spanish Civil War?
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What is the banquet scene in the film symbolic of?
What is the banquet scene in the film symbolic of?
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What is the connection between Del Toro's personal beliefs and the film?
What is the connection between Del Toro's personal beliefs and the film?
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What is the character of Captain Vidal symbolic of in the film?
What is the character of Captain Vidal symbolic of in the film?
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What is the contrast between the fascists and the rebels in the film?
What is the contrast between the fascists and the rebels in the film?
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What is the connection between The Pale Man and Vidal in the film?
What is the connection between The Pale Man and Vidal in the film?
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What is Ofelia's love of stories and fairytales symbolic of in the film?
What is Ofelia's love of stories and fairytales symbolic of in the film?
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What is the overall tone of the film's portrayal of the Spanish Civil War?
What is the overall tone of the film's portrayal of the Spanish Civil War?
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What is the significance of Ofelia's brother's character in the film?
What is the significance of Ofelia's brother's character in the film?
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What is the theme of the film's portrayal of the fascist regime?
What is the theme of the film's portrayal of the fascist regime?
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The Civil War in Spain took place from 1936 to ______.
The Civil War in Spain took place from 1936 to ______.
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The Nationalists, led by General Franco, were a largely ______ group.
The Nationalists, led by General Franco, were a largely ______ group.
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Captain Vidal wants his son to be born into ______'s 'new Spain'.
Captain Vidal wants his son to be born into ______'s 'new Spain'.
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The mythology of heroism is a part of building ______ Spain.
The mythology of heroism is a part of building ______ Spain.
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The Pale Man is shown as a totalitarian ruler, punishing any act of ______ or defiance.
The Pale Man is shown as a totalitarian ruler, punishing any act of ______ or defiance.
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The film presents the fascists as undermining ______.
The film presents the fascists as undermining ______.
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Ofelia's fantasy begins to mimic the ______ occurring in Spain.
Ofelia's fantasy begins to mimic the ______ occurring in Spain.
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Captain Vidal controls those around him through means of ______ and violence.
Captain Vidal controls those around him through means of ______ and violence.
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The film is an allegorical commentary on the ______ Civil War.
The film is an allegorical commentary on the ______ Civil War.
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The Republicans were loyal to the democratic and ______ Second Spanish Republic.
The Republicans were loyal to the democratic and ______ Second Spanish Republic.
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Del Toro's film is an allegorical commentary on the ______ Civil War.
Del Toro's film is an allegorical commentary on the ______ Civil War.
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Vidal is a symbol for ______ and military formality.
Vidal is a symbol for ______ and military formality.
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The character of Ofelia represents the ______ nation, specifically the martyrs that fought/died for the Republican cause.
The character of Ofelia represents the ______ nation, specifically the martyrs that fought/died for the Republican cause.
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Del Toro's negative views on ______ are evident through the way they are represented in the film.
Del Toro's negative views on ______ are evident through the way they are represented in the film.
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The banquet scene represents ______ and the priest attending a meal, depicted as uncaring and authoritarian.
The banquet scene represents ______ and the priest attending a meal, depicted as uncaring and authoritarian.
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The character of Ofelia's brother is reminiscent of ______ Juan Carlos, the current Spanish monarch.
The character of Ofelia's brother is reminiscent of ______ Juan Carlos, the current Spanish monarch.
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Del Toro's negative feelings towards his own ______ upbringing are evident in the banquet scene.
Del Toro's negative feelings towards his own ______ upbringing are evident in the banquet scene.
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The film presents the fascists as undermining ______.
The film presents the fascists as undermining ______.
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The Pale Man is shown as a ______ ruler, an all-powerful entity ruling with fear and violence.
The Pale Man is shown as a ______ ruler, an all-powerful entity ruling with fear and violence.
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The rebels are represented fairly positively and are shown to be more ______ and comradely than the fascists.
The rebels are represented fairly positively and are shown to be more ______ and comradely than the fascists.
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Study Notes
Spanish Civil War and Fascism
- The Spanish Civil War lasted from 1936 to 1939 between the Republicans (loyal to the democratic Second Spanish Republic) and the Nationalists (led by General Francisco Franco)
- The war was a battle between democracy and fascism
- The Nationalists, a largely aristocratic conservative group, were associated with the fascist ideology
Captain Vidal and Fascism
- Captain Vidal represents the fascist regime of Franco's Spain
- He is a symbol of punctuality and military formality, wanting his son to be born into Franco's 'new Spain'
- Vidal uses brute force to get what he wants, killing all resisters, similar to Franco's regime
- He controls those around him through fear and violence rather than compassion
Mythology of Heroism and Fascism
- Vidal carries a watch that his father broke when he died, symbolizing the mythology of heroism in fascist Spain
- This mythology is linked to the use of fantasy throughout the film, presenting fascists as undermining women and controlling through fear and violence
Ofelia and the Spanish Nation
- Ofelia's fantasy begins to mimic the terror occurring in Spain, with the Pale Man mirroring Spain's brutal reality
- Ofelia represents the Spanish nation, specifically the martyrs who fought and died for the Republican cause
Representation in Politics and Religion
- Del Toro's negative views on fascism and Catholicism are evident through the way they are represented in the film
- The banquet scene shows Vidal and the Priest as uncaring authoritarians, representing the middle class and ruling elite
- The negative representation of Catholicism is linked to Del Toro's own negative feelings towards his Catholic upbringing
Spanish Civil War and Fascism
- The Spanish Civil War lasted from 1936 to 1939 between the Republicans (loyal to the democratic Second Spanish Republic) and the Nationalists (led by General Francisco Franco)
- The war was a battle between democracy and fascism
- The Nationalists, a largely aristocratic conservative group, were associated with the fascist ideology
Captain Vidal and Fascism
- Captain Vidal represents the fascist regime of Franco's Spain
- He is a symbol of punctuality and military formality, wanting his son to be born into Franco's 'new Spain'
- Vidal uses brute force to get what he wants, killing all resisters, similar to Franco's regime
- He controls those around him through fear and violence rather than compassion
Mythology of Heroism and Fascism
- Vidal carries a watch that his father broke when he died, symbolizing the mythology of heroism in fascist Spain
- This mythology is linked to the use of fantasy throughout the film, presenting fascists as undermining women and controlling through fear and violence
Ofelia and the Spanish Nation
- Ofelia's fantasy begins to mimic the terror occurring in Spain, with the Pale Man mirroring Spain's brutal reality
- Ofelia represents the Spanish nation, specifically the martyrs who fought and died for the Republican cause
Representation in Politics and Religion
- Del Toro's negative views on fascism and Catholicism are evident through the way they are represented in the film
- The banquet scene shows Vidal and the Priest as uncaring authoritarians, representing the middle class and ruling elite
- The negative representation of Catholicism is linked to Del Toro's own negative feelings towards his Catholic upbringing
Spanish Civil War and Fascism
- The Spanish Civil War lasted from 1936 to 1939 between the Republicans (loyal to the democratic Second Spanish Republic) and the Nationalists (led by General Francisco Franco)
- The war was a battle between democracy and fascism
- The Nationalists, a largely aristocratic conservative group, were associated with the fascist ideology
Captain Vidal and Fascism
- Captain Vidal represents the fascist regime of Franco's Spain
- He is a symbol of punctuality and military formality, wanting his son to be born into Franco's 'new Spain'
- Vidal uses brute force to get what he wants, killing all resisters, similar to Franco's regime
- He controls those around him through fear and violence rather than compassion
Mythology of Heroism and Fascism
- Vidal carries a watch that his father broke when he died, symbolizing the mythology of heroism in fascist Spain
- This mythology is linked to the use of fantasy throughout the film, presenting fascists as undermining women and controlling through fear and violence
Ofelia and the Spanish Nation
- Ofelia's fantasy begins to mimic the terror occurring in Spain, with the Pale Man mirroring Spain's brutal reality
- Ofelia represents the Spanish nation, specifically the martyrs who fought and died for the Republican cause
Representation in Politics and Religion
- Del Toro's negative views on fascism and Catholicism are evident through the way they are represented in the film
- The banquet scene shows Vidal and the Priest as uncaring authoritarians, representing the middle class and ruling elite
- The negative representation of Catholicism is linked to Del Toro's own negative feelings towards his Catholic upbringing
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This quiz covers the Spanish Civil War, a conflict between the Republicans and Nationalists from 1936 to 1939. Learn about the key players, events, and ideologies involved in this pivotal moment in Spanish history.
