Literary Genre (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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3 genres in Banshees of Inisherin
3 genres in Banshees of Inisherin
Tragicomedy, psychological drama, absurdist theatre
Director/writer of Banshees
Director/writer of Banshees
Martin McDonagh
Playwrights echoed in Banshees' existential tone
Playwrights echoed in Banshees' existential tone
Beckett and Ionesco
Inisherin island symbolizes
Inisherin island symbolizes
Emotional paralysis of characters
Jenny (donkey) symbolizes
Jenny (donkey) symbolizes
Innocence, companionship, unintended victims of conflict
Colm's severed fingers symbolize
Colm's severed fingers symbolize
Self-destructive nature of stubbornness and pride
Fire/burning house symbolizes
Fire/burning house symbolizes
Transformation, destruction, finality of broken bonds
Cinematographer of Banshees
Cinematographer of Banshees
Ben Davis
Banshees' colour palette
Banshees' colour palette
Muted: soft greys, browns, earthy tones
Composer of Banshees score
Composer of Banshees score
Carter Burwell
Instruments in Banshees' score
Instruments in Banshees' score
Piano, harp, subtle strings
How silence functions in Banshees
How silence functions in Banshees
Intensifies discomfort, isolation, emotional distance
Diegetic sounds in Banshees
Diegetic sounds in Banshees
Wind, waves, hooves, shoes on stone
Film's measured pacing effect
Film's measured pacing effect
Reflects monotony, builds tension slowly