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Q: Who is the author of Sive?

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“A: John B. Keane.”

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Q: What is the setting of Sive?

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“A: Rural Ireland in the 1950s.”

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Q: Who is the protagonist of Sive?

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“A: Sive

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Q: What does Thomasheen Seán Rua represent in the play?

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“A: Greed and corruption.”

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Q: Who is Sive’s love interest?

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“A: Liam Scuab.”

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Q: Who is responsible for arranging Sive’s marriage to Seán Dóta?

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“A: Thomasheen and her aunt Mena.”

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Q: What theme does the arranged marriage in Sive explore?

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“A: Oppression of women and lack of personal freedom.”

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Q: How much money does Seán Dóta offer for Sive’s hand in marriage?

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“A: 200 pounds.”

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Q: What does Sive’s death symbolize?

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“A: The tragedy of societal pressure and lack of choice.”

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Q: Who says, ‘Wouldn’t I sell her if she was my own mother?’?

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“A: Thomasheen Seán Rua.”

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Q: How is Mena related to Sive?

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“A: She is Sive’s aunt by marriage.”

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Q: What is Seán Dóta’s defining characteristic?

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“A: He is wealthy but much older and unattractive.”

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Q: What is Liam Scuab’s social status?

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“A: He is poor and looked down upon by Sive’s family.”

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Q: What technique does John B. Keane use to highlight rural isolation?

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“A: A single

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Q: Who says, ‘Let her take her place in the graveyard if she won’t take it in Seán Dóta’s bed’?

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“A: Mena.”

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Q: How does Nanna react to Sive’s arranged marriage?

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“A: She opposes it strongly.”

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Q: What is Thomasheen’s role in the community?

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“A: He is a matchmaker.”

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Q: What does Sive’s reluctance to marry Seán Dóta reveal about her character?

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“A: Her desire for freedom and true love.”

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Q: How does Mena view Liam Scuab?

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“A: She sees him as unsuitable for Sive due to his poverty.”

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Q: Who says, ‘Oh, Mena, it’s a hard thing to say, but I think you’d sell her to the devil’?

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“A: Nanna.”

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Q: What does Mena value most in Sive’s marriage?

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“A: Financial gain and social status.”

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Q: What role does poverty play in the characters’ decisions?

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“A: It drives many of their actions

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Q: Who helps Sive communicate with Liam?

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“A: Pats Bocock.”

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Q: What is the theme of family in Sive?

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“A: Family as a source of both support and conflict.”

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Q: Who says, ‘He’s a young fool. A pauper like his mother and father’?

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“A: Mena

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Q: What technique does Keane use to express Sive’s isolation?

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“A: Imagery of confinement and darkness.”

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Q: What does Mena’s treatment of Sive represent?

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“A: The oppression of women and youth.”

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Q: How does Thomasheen manipulate Sive’s family?

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“A: By offering money and preying on their poverty.”

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Q: Who gives Sive hope and encouragement?

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“A: Liam Scuab.”

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Q: What is a central conflict in Sive?

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“A: Personal desire versus societal expectation.”

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Q: How does Keane portray marriage in Sive?

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“A: As a transactional and oppressive institution.”

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Q: Who is the moral voice in Sive?

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“A: Nanna

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Q: What is the significance of Sive’s relationship with Liam?

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“A: It symbolizes true love versus arranged marriage.”

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Q: How does Sive’s tragic end affect the audience?

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“A: It highlights the cost of forced marriage and lack of autonomy.”

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Q: What role does the character of Seán Dóta play in the theme of wealth?

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“A: He represents the corrupting influence of money.”

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Q: Who is Mena’s husband?

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“A: Mike Glavin.”

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Q: What does Sive’s death reveal about the societal values in the play?

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“A: The prioritization of wealth over individual happiness.”

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Q: Who says, ‘It’s a pity about the girl, but she was foolish’?

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“A: Thomasheen Seán Rua.”

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Q: What does Pats Bocock’s role in the play represent?

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“A: The idea of rebellion against social norms.”

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Q: What literary technique is used to emphasize Sive’s isolation?

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“A: Symbolism

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Q: How does Keane use dialogue to reveal Mena’s priorities?

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“A: Through her obsession with money and status.”

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Q: What does the matchmaking process symbolize in Sive?

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“A: The commodification of women.”

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Q: How does Sive react to the marriage proposal initially?

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“A: With resistance and fear.”

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Q: What does Nanna’s character symbolize?

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“A: Traditional wisdom and compassion.”

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Q: Who says, ‘It’s a shameful thing to make her marry against her will’?

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“A: Nanna.”

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Q: How does Keane depict rural life in Sive?

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“A: As isolated and bound by strict societal rules.”

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Q: What technique does Keane use to portray Mena’s harsh nature?

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“A: Harsh dialogue and confrontational language.”

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Q: What is a key theme in Sive?

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“A: The oppression of women and the struggle for autonomy.”

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Q: Who suffers from unrequited love in Sive?

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“A: Liam

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Q: What motivates Mena’s actions throughout the play?

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“A: Desire for financial security and social elevation.”

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Q: How does Mena view Sive’s youth and beauty?

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“A: As assets to be used for financial gain.”

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Q: What theme is highlighted by Sive’s arranged marriage?

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“A: The exploitation of the vulnerable.”

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Q: How does Pats Bocock feel about the marriage?

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“A: He disapproves and tries to help Sive.”

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Q: How does Nanna’s opposition to the marriage affect the plot?

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“A: It creates tension and reveals her protective nature.”

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Q: How does the theme of power manifest in Sive?

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“A: Through Mena and Thomasheen’s control over Sive.”

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Q: What role does Thomasheen play in Sive’s life?

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“A: He is a manipulative figure who arranges her marriage.”

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Q: What does the theme of love versus obligation explore?

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“A: Sive’s genuine love for Liam contrasts with forced duty.”

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Q: What literary device is present in ‘Wouldn’t I sell her if she was my own mother?’?

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“A: Hyperbole

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Q: How does Keane use Mena to critique societal norms?

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“A: By showing her prioritization of money over Sive’s well-being.”

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Q: What does Sive’s resistance represent?

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“A: The desire for self-determination.”

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Q: How does Liam react to Sive’s arranged marriage?

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“A: He is heartbroken and tries to intervene.”

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Q: What role does tragedy play in Sive?

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“A: It demonstrates the dangers of oppression and forced marriage.”

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Q: How does Mena justify the arranged marriage?

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“A: By arguing that Sive will be financially secure.”

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Q: What does Thomasheen’s role as a matchmaker symbolize?

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“A: The mercenary nature of arranged marriages.”

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Q: How does Keane show rural life as restrictive?

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“A: Through characters’ limited options and isolation.”

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Q: What technique does Keane use to create sympathy for Sive?

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“A: Depiction of her innocence and resistance to forced marriage.”

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Q: What is Seán Dóta’s role in the conflict?

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“A: He is the wealthy suitor causing tension.”

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Q: What does the theme of rebellion in Sive address?

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“A: The clash between tradition and individual desire.”

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Q: Who is the most manipulative character in Sive?

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“A: Thomasheen Seán Rua.”

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Q: How does Sive’s beauty affect her life?

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“A: It makes her a target for exploitation.”

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Q: What technique does Keane use to portray generational conflict?

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“A: Contrast between Nanna’s values and Mena’s priorities.”

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Q: What does Mena’s treatment of Sive reflect?

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“A: Societal disregard for young women’s autonomy.”

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Q: What does the ending of Sive reveal about societal pressures?

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“A: They can lead to tragedy and loss.”

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Q: How does Keane use Pats Bocock’s character?

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“A: To show alternative perspectives and loyalty to Sive.”

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Q: What role does family obligation play in Sive?

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“A: It forces Sive into an unwanted marriage.”

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Q: How does Keane criticize social hierarchy?

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“A: By showing how money influences relationships and choices.”

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Q: What does Nanna’s character add to the theme of family?

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“A: Compassion and traditional values.”

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Q: What does Seán Dóta symbolize?

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“A: Wealth and corruption.”

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Q: How does Sive portray love?

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“A: As a natural emotion at odds with societal expectations.”

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Q: What technique is used to show Sive’s tragic end?

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“A: Foreshadowing and irony.”

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Q: What does Sive’s character represent in the play?

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“A: The innocence and hope of youth.”

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Q: How does the play explore isolation?

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“A: Through Sive’s lack of options and Nanna’s isolation.”

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Q: How does Liam’s social status affect his relationship with Sive?

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“A: It prevents their love from being accepted.”

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Q: What role does financial hardship play?

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“A: It drives Mena’s harsh choices.”

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Q: Who shows a genuine concern for Sive’s well-being?

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“A: Nanna and Pats Bocock.”

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Q: How does the theme of betrayal manifest in Sive?

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“A: Through Mena’s and Thomasheen’s treatment of Sive.”

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Q: How does the rural setting contribute to the theme?

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“A: It emphasizes isolation and lack of escape.”

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Q: What does Sive’s refusal to marry Seán Dóta show?

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“A: Her courage and desire for true love.”

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Q: How does Keane use irony in Sive?

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“A: Sive’s beauty

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Q: How does the play critique traditional marriage?

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“A: By showing its impact on Sive’s autonomy.”

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Q: What does the tragic ending symbolize?

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“A: The cost of societal expectations on individual freedom.”

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