Characters (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What is Pádraic's identity deeply tied to?
What is Pádraic's identity deeply tied to?
His daily habits, animals & friendship
How does Pádraic transform after being rejected by Colm?
How does Pádraic transform after being rejected by Colm?
From nice & gentle to bitter & vengeful
What does Pádraic's transformation symbolise?
What does Pádraic's transformation symbolise?
How hurt & pride can corrode innocence
What drives Colm's behaviour and decisions?
What drives Colm's behaviour and decisions?
Fear of time and mortality
What does Colm want to leave behind?
What does Colm want to leave behind?
A lasting legacy through music
What does Colm's decision to cut off his fingers reflect?
What does Colm's decision to cut off his fingers reflect?
Destructive commitment to solitude & art
What role does Siobhán play in the story?
What role does Siobhán play in the story?
Voice of reason, mediating conflicts
Why does Siobhán feel trapped on the island?
Why does Siobhán feel trapped on the island?
Limited roles available to women
What does Siobhán's departure represent?
What does Siobhán's departure represent?
Loss of hope, empathy & potential change
Despite his oddness, what distinguishes Dominic from other characters?
Despite his oddness, what distinguishes Dominic from other characters?
He is the most emotionally honest
Who is Dominic's father?
Who is Dominic's father?
Peadar, the abusive local policeman
What does Dominic's tragic fate reflect?
What does Dominic's tragic fate reflect?
Island's failure to protect vulnerable