Hello, For this question in Act two line 91-93 when Esteban states It falls to nobleman to grant true honour those who have no honour cannot grant it. I need to explain the two and give examples: For true honour I have that but for the false honour I am not understanding what I need to put unless it would be about having beaten mengo in the play. I am not sure on this one. thanks

It's interesting that you use the British spelling of honor!

The Comendador has told them they must be seated. Often that is because of ego that one might want everyone to be seated, thus making them subservient. Just looking at lines 91-93, I'm wondering if Esteban is replying to that idea. In any event, it's clear the Comendador is NOT an honourable man. The word "honor/honour" implies ethical conduct, showing respect and esteem. The Comendador has definitly not done that.

What is false honour? This would be any action arising out of anger, or created through vice, not virtue. That's probably why so many duels were fought in that era. Today, to me, that's what "machismo" represents.

Esteban says honor belongs to the good, not to those who have no honor.

Actually there are many examples where the Comendador shows his lack of respect for everyone in the village.

I hope this clarifies it a bit for you. Did your teacher give you these questions? They are NOT simple!

Sra

Yeah teacher gave us this questions, and its not simple at all

In Act two line 91-93, Esteban makes a statement about the granting of true honor. Let's break down his statement and differentiate between true honor and false honor.

1. True honor: Esteban suggests that it is the responsibility of noblemen to grant true honor. True honor could be defined as the recognition or appreciation of someone's noble qualities, virtues, or accomplishments. It goes beyond superficial or false notions of honor.

Examples of true honor:

a) Recognition for acts of bravery: If someone displays exceptional bravery in a dangerous situation, they may be awarded a medal or receive public recognition for their courageous actions. This recognition acknowledges their true honor.

b) Acknowledgment of achievements: Imagine a student who consistently performs well academically and receives recognition for their hard work. They are praised for their dedication and intelligence, acknowledging their true honor in their academic pursuits.

2. False honor: Although Esteban does not explicitly mention false honor, we can infer that he suggests people without honor cannot grant true honor. False honor, in contrast to true honor, refers to deceptive or superficial forms of recognition, often based on insincere motives or unjustified claims.

An example of false honor:

If someone falsely claims to have accomplished something significant or to possess certain qualities, they might receive praise or recognition that they do not truly deserve. For instance, if a student cheats on an exam but then brags about their high grade, they may receive false honor from peers who are unaware of their dishonesty. This false honor is not based on merit or genuine character.

Regarding your point about beating Mengo in the play, it seems to relate more closely to true honor rather than false honor. If Esteban defeats Mengo, his accomplishment may be seen as praiseworthy and deserving of recognition, which aligns with the concept of true honor. However, the distinction between true and false honor lies in the sincerity and genuineness behind the recognition, rather than in the specific acts being acknowledged.