Keywords
Don Juan; infierno; puerta; salvación; escenografía
Abstract
With this communication it is important to analyze the mythical value of the door that opens to welcome don Juan in hell’s shelter. Do the salvation doors close or is there hope to subvert the social order? Tirso condemns him and Zorrilla saves him if in a social and scenographical point of view. Myth becomes reality in order to enter a new celestial and earthly dimension. The most important review some literary versions of don Juan from a generic point of view, paying attention to the sexual transgression of a character that is part of our cultural heritage. It is necessary compare musical, film and literary iconography of the door as fall and salvation of said character.
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