Sor Juana’s Power:Write a reflection essay based on the following prompt: Sor Juana was a complex figure: a woman in a patriarchal society, a court favorite, a nun who once fired her confessor.

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Sor Juana’s Power

  1. Write a reflection essay based on the following prompt: Sor Juana was a complex figure: a woman in a patriarchal society, a court favorite, a nun who once fired her confessor.
  2. Find passages from Sor Juana’s work that help explain or illuminate her cultural power. What do these passages suggest about the woman, her world, and her enduring legacy? 250+ words (not including direct quotations)