Life in a Convent

The movie about Sor Juana's life was very interesting to me because I have always viewed nuns (and monks) as people who are very virtuous and constantly engaging in spiritual activity such as prayer and fasting. I have gained a new perspective on their lives. Furthermore, I also gained insight on how loved Sor Juana was. She was very humble about her intelligence, but still managed to gain a high social standing among men. The bishop of Puebla tried tearing her down by publishing her letter to him, but Sor Juana responded to it with sarcastic gratitude, offering her autobiography as well as her view on education. Overall, the movie was very informative and interesting to watch.