The Dog in the Manger

About “The Dog in the Manger”

A comedy by Lope de Vega explores a love story in which the aristocracy reveals its false values and anxieties, driven by the need to maintain hierarchical status. Diana manipulates the situation with intelligence and deception, as she is attracted to and rejects one of her subordinates. The play highlights sexual tension and includes dramatic structures and action. Lope de Vega created one of the finest comedies in Spanish theater.