POBREZA, AMOR Y AMBICIÓN EN MARIANELA DE BENITO PÉREZ GALDÓS

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to clarify a triptych-dimensional theme in Marianela: poverty, love and ambition. This theme is recurrent and rooted in the galdosian works because it is very well compatible with the novels of the first period that address everything social. Through an idyllic story, Galdós wanted to trace the responsibilities of the rich towards the poor. Marianela is a loving tragedy, full of poverty and love; both elements are enough to awaken the enthusiasm in the characters and have ambition to save themselves from a miserable situation. That said, what will be the result of excessive ambition? Success or frustration?