Plot Summary (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Flashcards
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Year & location where Translations is set
Year & location where Translations is set
1833, Baile Beag, County Donegal, Ireland
Hedge-school definition
Hedge-school definition
Informal school for Catholics in barns/makeshift locations
Purpose of British Ordnance Survey
Purpose of British Ordnance Survey
Mapping project translating Irish place names to English
Language rule in new national schools
Language rule in new national schools
Irish forbidden - only English permitted
Name British officers call Owen
Name British officers call Owen
Roland
The Name-Book
The Name-Book
Official register of anglicised Irish place names
Climax of Translations
Climax of Translations
Sarah witnesses Maire and Yolland kissing
Lancey's 24-hour ultimatum threat
Lancey's 24-hour ultimatum threat
Shoot all livestock in the town
Hugh's quote about learning
Hugh's quote about learning
We must learn where we live
Significance of Hugh's failing memory at end
Significance of Hugh's failing memory at end
Mirrors fading of Irish culture and language