Il Cavaliere di Olmedo

The characters' obsession with reputation feels so intense that it drives them to despair. Did anyone else feel honor was almost a character itself in this play?

The small town feels like a microcosm of societal expectations. I'm curious whether Lope de Vega had a specific place in mind or if it was meant to represent rural Spain broadly.

The poetic and formal style of Siglo de Oro drama can be dense, but it adds so much flavor. How did others approach understanding or appreciating the dialogue?