Lisín Hurlamaboc

Question 1

Lisín is the main character. We are given a comprehensive, interesting insight into her character and the life that she has.

Answer 1

Is í Lisín príomh-charactar. Tugtar léargas cuimsitheach, spéisiúil dúinn ar a carachtar agus an saol atá aici.

Question 2

It’s clear that she is a perfect woman. Her husband is rich, all of her neighbours are jealous of her and she is always extremely busy.

Answer 2

Is léir gur bean foirfe í. Tá a fear chéile saibhir, tá na comharsana go léir in éad leí agus bíonn sí fíor gnóthach an t-am ar fad.

Question 3

Tá sí ina ball de an chuid clubanna agus eagraíochtaí. Freisin, tá sí álainn, galánta agus bíonn sí gléasta suas i gcónaí.

Answer 3

Tá sí ina ball de an chuid clubanna agus eagraíochtaí. Freisin, tá sí álainn, galánta agus bíonn sí gléasta suas i gcónaí.

Question 4

It is clear that she is a busy, organised person. She was organising a party to celebrate her twentieth wedding anniversary. She had organised everything in the house in order.

Answer 4

Is léir gur duine gnóthach, eagraithe í. Bhí sí ag ullmhú cóisire chun an fiche bliain a cheiliúradh. Bhí gach rud in ord agus in eagar aici sa teach.

Question 5

She is a shallow person. She puts emphasis on physical goods, the luxuries of life and materialism. There is a lot of emphasis on the luxuries of life and materialism. Therefore, her family life is eroding under her feet, without her knowing it.

Answer 5

Is duine éadomhain í. Cuireann sí béim ar earraí, sónna an tsaoil agus ar ábharachas. Dá bhrí sin, tá saol clainne ag creimeadh faoin a cosa, i ngan fhios di.

Question 6

We see that she does not understand the mood of her son, Ruán. He is not looking forward to the party, but Lisín does not see that. He loves Lisín, but she discourages him.

Answer 6

Feicimid nach dtuigeann sí meon a mic, Ruán. Níl sé ag tnúth leis an gcóisir, ach ní fheiceann Lisín é sin. Tá grá aige do Lisín, ach cuireann sí lagmhisneach air.