Themes (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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What happens when Manus helps Sarah speak her name and location in the play?
What happens when Manus helps Sarah speak her name and location in the play?
She gains power to act in her community
In Act 3, Hugh states cultural images preserved in language are what?
In Act 3, Hugh states cultural images preserved in language are what?
Changeable and adaptable
Jimmy Jack becomes what, according to Hugh, because he fails to understand language changes?
Jimmy Jack becomes what, according to Hugh, because he fails to understand language changes?
Fossilised
How does Owen's translation of Lancey's speeches differ between Acts 1 and 3?
How does Owen's translation of Lancey's speeches differ between Acts 1 and 3?
Act 1 he softens it; Act 3 he's accurate
What meta-theatrical technique does Friel use regarding language in the play?
What meta-theatrical technique does Friel use regarding language in the play?
English text represents Irish dialogue
When Lancey asks Sarah 'What is your name?' in Act 3, what does this represent?
When Lancey asks Sarah 'What is your name?' in Act 3, what does this represent?
Bullying and intimidation
According to Maire, what did Daniel O'Connell say about the old language?
According to Maire, what did Daniel O'Connell say about the old language?
It's a barrier to modern progress
In Act 3, what does Hugh say about learning the new English names?
In Act 3, what does Hugh say about learning the new English names?
We must make them our new home
What does Hugh say in Act 3 about remembering everything?
What does Hugh say in Act 3 about remembering everything?
It's a form of madness
What does Yolland worry will remain beyond his understanding even if he masters Irish?
What does Yolland worry will remain beyond his understanding even if he masters Irish?
The language of the tribe