Characters
Who is the mother to Bartley, Michael, Cathleen, and Nora?
Maurya
When was the play written?
1904
What is Cathleen doing at the beginning of the play?
Kneading Cake
What age is Cathleen?
Twenty years old
What does Maurya think about Bartley going to sea?
She is against it
Who is Maurya’s last surviving son?
Bartley
Where is the play set?
An Aran Island near the coast of Ireland
What does Nora bring to the cottage in the beginning?
A bundle of clothes
How is the priest always described?
As Young
Who does Maurya think will stop Bartley?
The priest
Who is Maurya’s oldest daughter?
Cathleen
What type of play is Riders to the Sea?
A Tragedy
Who gave the clothes to Nora?
The Priest
What is Maurya best described as?
Stubborn
Who is the coffin for in the play?
Michael
Which character represents Maurya’s Catholic belief?
The Priest
How many acts are in the play?
One
How do they think Michael died?
Drowning
What is Maurya after her husband dies?
A widow
How does Bartley die?
He is thrown from his horse into the sea
Who is the character that disappears before the beginning of the play?
Michael
What is the J. M. Synge’s nationality
Irish
What is Maurya doing at the start of the play?
Lying down
What attitude does the girls give to their mother?
A subtle mocking attitude
What does Bartley need a rope for?
A Halter for his horse