Theme or Issue (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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15 cards from this deck
Setting of the story
Setting of the story
Remote island during Irish Civil War
Pádraic's plea when rejected
Pádraic's plea when rejected
But I'm nice!
Colm's crisis driving story
Colm's crisis driving story
Existential awakening, wanting lasting significance
Colm on music vs. everyday life
Colm on music vs. everyday life
Music lasts longer than whatever it is you do
Colm's extreme action for legacy
Colm's extreme action for legacy
Cuts off his own fingers
Colm's line ending friendship
Colm's line ending friendship
I just don't like you no more
Pádraic's revenge on Colm
Pádraic's revenge on Colm
Burns down Colm's house
Mrs. McCormick's role
Mrs. McCormick's role
Prophetic banshee-like figure predicting death
Dominic's fate
Dominic's fate
Dies alone, apparent suicide
Siobhán's decision
Siobhán's decision
Leaves island to preserve mental health
How are words used in the story
How are words used in the story
Either avoided or weaponised
What does the island setting symbolize
What does the island setting symbolize
Isolation despite everyone knowing each other
Conflict in Colm's quest
Conflict in Colm's quest
Pursuit of legacy vs. human connection
Line showing despair's absurdity
Line showing despair's absurdity
Do you think God gives a damn about miniature donkeys?
Friendship breakdown symbolises
Friendship breakdown symbolises
Civil conflict/war metaphor