The Celestina

In Rojas’ The Celestina, as translated by Simpson, Melibea and her conversations and actions are typical of women of that time period, the Golden Age. Her proper and direct attitude towards not only men, but Celestina herself is generated by the overall attitude of woman at that time. Women of the Golden age were encouraged to be proper and yet outspoken at the same time. “The provocative boldness of which they were capable seemed like …

…with a sense of anger and disgust and had to tell Celestina so as never to have to hear his name again. She knew of Celestina’s sneaky ways and yet chose not to take her aggressions out on her. Instead, Melibea told Celestina to leave her alone because it would be a waste of her time if she was trying to make her see Calisto. Little did she know it was already too late.