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Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz is born.
Place: San Miguel Nepantla, Tepetixpla, Mexico. Her real name is Juana Ines De Asbaje Y Ramirez De Santillana. She was born in the viceroyalty of New Spain. And she became one of the most notable writers of the Spanish golden age. Sor Juana was the child of a Spanish captain, Pedro Manuel de Asbaje, and a Criolla woman, Isabel Ramirez de Santilana.
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Sor Juana Ines Early Education
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz learned to read and write when she was just three years old. During her early education, she studied Latin and the classics at her grandfather's library. This period of learning lasted from 1651 to 1656. -
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Influences
Sor Juana was influenced by classical writers, church fathers, and contemporary scholars like the Jesuit priest Antonio Núñez de Miranda. -
Early musical education
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz was not only a great writer but also a talented musician. She learned to play instruments like the harp and vihuela, which is like a guitar. Her love for music added to her creativity and made her even more amazing as an artist. -
Move to Mexico City
Sor Juana moved to Mexico City to lived with her aunt. Here, she continued her education and impressed scholars with her intelligence and knowledge. -
Entering the court
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz worked as a lady-in-waiting at the court of the Viceroy Marquis de Mancera. This meant she helped the Viceroy's wife and took part in court activities. At the court, Sor Juana became famous for being very smart and for writing beautiful poetry. People liked talking to her because she was clever and knew a lot about many things. -
Joining the convent of San Jose de las Carmelitas Descalzas
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz entered the convent of San José with the intention of becoming a nun. However, she left after a few months due to health issues and the strict lifestyle at the convent, which was challenging for her to adapt to. -
Joining the convent of San Jeronimo
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz entered the convent of San José with the intention of becoming a nun. However, she left after a few months due to health issues and the strict lifestyle at the convent, which was challenging for her to adapt to. -
The viceregal library
While Sor Juana was at the Viceroy's court, she had access to a big library with lots of books. This library helped her learn a lot and become smarter. She spent a long time reading and studying there, which made her very knowledgeable and smart. -
La Segunda celestina
"La Segunda Celestina", originally written by Feliciano de Silva, was performed in Mexico City, showcasing Sor Juana's talent as a playwright. "La Segunda Celestina" is a story about a smart woman named Claudia who help people fall in love but often uses tricks and lies to do it. She takes over from an older woman named Celestina, who did the same thing. The book shows how Claudia's actions can cause problems for the people she tries to help, teaching us that being dishonest can lead to trouble. -
Los empenos de una casa (House of desires)
It is one of Sor Juana's most well known theatrical works. Leonor dress herself as a man to escape marriage. Her adventure teaches the value of honesty and staying true to oneself, showing that being who you are is more important than pretending to be someone else, no matter the challenges faced along the way. -
El Divino Narciso
In "El Divino Narciso," there are gods and goddesses from ancient times who meet characters representing Christian beliefs, like the Virgin Mary and Christ. They learn about love and faith from each other, showing that even though people may have different beliefs, they can still be friends and learn from one another. It's a story that teaches us about respecting different cultures and finding common ground through understanding and friendship. -
Amor es mas laberinto
"Amor es más laberinto" is a play about love and friendships. It tells the stories of two couples, Rosaura and Lisardo, and Laura and Federico. They face problems like misunderstandings and trust issues, but they learn important lessons about honesty and loyalty. The play shows that love can be tricky sometimes, but with kindness and understanding we can overcome challenges in our relationships. -
Inundacion Castalida
"Inundación Castálida" (Castilian flood) is a book by Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz that has many of her poems and writings. In these poems, she talks about different things like love, faith, and her thoughts on how people should live. She also writes about the roles of men and women in society. The book shows how talented she was with words and ideas. It's one of the reasons she became a famous writer from the past. -
Respuesta a Sor Filotea de la Cruz (letter)
In it, she defends her right to study and write. She talks about her love for learning and the challenges she faced as a woman who wanted to be educated. She argues that women should be allowed to learn just like men. This letter shows how smart and strong she was in standing up for women's rights. In this letter, Sor Juana defends women's right to education and intellectual freedom, responding to criticism from the "Obispo" (bishop) of Puebla. -
First dream (primer sueño)
"Primer Sueño" is a 975 lines long poem by Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. In the poem, Sor Juana has a dream where her soul flies through the night sky, trying to learn about everything. She talks about being curious and wanting to know more. The poem shows that even though we try to understand the world, some things will always be a mystery. It’s a story about how important it is to love learning and always be curious. -
Women's
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz lived in the 1600s and loved learning and reading. At that time, many people thought girls shouldn't go to school. Sor Juana disagreed. She wrote poems and stories saying girls should be allowed to learn just like boys. She believed girls are just as smart and should have the same chances. Sor Juana was brave for speaking out when most people didn't agree, and she helped change how people thought about what girls can do. -
Health issues
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz loved to read and write, but she often got sick. She had headaches, stomach problems, and sometimes felt very weak. Living in the convent was hard because it was strict, cold, and didn't have many comforts. Even though she wasn't feeling well, she kept studying and writing because she loved learning so much. Her health problems show how hard she worked, even when things were tough. -
Death
Sor Juana died of an illness, the bubonic plague hit the convent, at the age of 46. She left behind a rich legacy of poetry, plays, and scholarly works. -
After death recognition
Even after Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz passed away, people started to appreciate and admire her work more and more. They realized she was special because she believed in fairness for everyone, including women. In her writing, she showed that girls are just as smart and talented as boys. Because of her bravery and talent, she became famous as someone who helped make the world better for both gender. -
Sor Juana In Mexican Bills
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz is on the 200 and 100-peso bill in Mexico. This honors her as a famous writer who stood up for women's rights and education. The bill shows her picture, a book, and her library to celebrate her love for learning and writing. -