Theme or Issue (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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Where & when is the film set?
Where & when is the film set?
Remote island, Irish Civil War
What does Pádraic desperately say when Colm rejects him?
What does Pádraic desperately say when Colm rejects him?
But I'm nice!
How does Dominic die?
How does Dominic die?
Alone, apparent suicide
What does the island setting symbolise?
What does the island setting symbolise?
Isolation theme itself
Complete Colm's declaration: 'Music lasts longer than...'
Complete Colm's declaration: 'Music lasts longer than...'
Whatever it is you do
What does Colm sacrifice by the story's end?
What does Colm sacrifice by the story's end?
Music, friendship, community
Why does Colm cut off his own fingers?
Why does Colm cut off his own fingers?
Obsessed w/ creating legacy
What does Colm say to end the friendship?
What does Colm say to end the friendship?
I just don't like you no more
What cruel revelation does Pádraic make?
What cruel revelation does Pádraic make?
Your mammy's dead. Hit by a bread van
How does Pádraic view himself?
How does Pádraic view himself?
As 'a nice man'
Which character maintains tenderness throughout?
Which character maintains tenderness throughout?
Siobhán
What warning signs does Colm show?
What warning signs does Colm show?
Suicidal thoughts, feels 'down'
What does the miniature donkeys quote capture?
What does the miniature donkeys quote capture?
Bleak absurdity of life
What role does Mrs McCormick serve?
What role does Mrs McCormick serve?
Prophetic, banshee-like figure