Doña Francisca is a character from the play "La Casa de Bernarda Alba," written by Spanish playwright Federico García Lorca. She is known for her strong personality and traditional values, representing the societal norms of her time. Her character often embodies the themes of repression and the struggle for freedom within a patriarchal society. In the play, Doña Francisca is the mother of five daughters, and her strict control over them highlights the conflicts between desire and duty. Her character serves as a symbol of authority and the oppressive nature of familial expectations, making her a central figure in the exploration of gender roles in early 20th-century Spain.