Frequent and complex representations of jealousy in early modern Spanish literature offer symbolically rich and often contradictory images. Steven Wagschal examines these occurrences by illuminating the theme of jealousy in the plays of Lope de Vega, the prose of Miguel de Cervantes, and the complex poetry of Luis de Gongora.
At some point in their lives, most people will have thought: 'He should never have said that' 'How could she treat me this way?' 'I feel guilty when I remember what I said to him', 'I'm so angry I can't bear it'. Usually, we don't feel that we can discuss these hurtful emotions, such as guilt, anger or jealousy, with our friends and families, let alone go to a GP for advice on dealing with them.
