Translations by Brian Friel (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Flashcards
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Setting of Translations (place & time)
Setting of Translations (place & time)
Baile Beag, County Donegal, August-September 1833
Ordnance Survey's purpose in the play
Ordnance Survey's purpose in the play
Map Ireland & anglicise Gaelic place names
Linguistic imperialism definition
Linguistic imperialism definition
Erasure of Irish language/culture via British policy
What were hedge schools?
What were hedge schools?
Unofficial schools preserving Irish language during British rule
Polylingualism in Translations
Polylingualism in Translations
Multiple languages in play; English represents Gaelic on stage
Historiographic metafiction meaning
Historiographic metafiction meaning
Self-aware approach to historical narrative & its construction
Toponymy definition
Toponymy definition
Study of place names as repositories of cultural memory
Owen's role in the play
Owen's role in the play
Irish translator for British; insider & outsider position
Alienation effect (Verfremdungseffekt)
Alienation effect (Verfremdungseffekt)
Makes audience think critically, not just empathise emotionally
Maire & Yolland's romance significance
Maire & Yolland's romance significance
Shows human connection possible beyond shared language