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By the Bog of Cats Marina Carr (Characters (Hester Swane, Carthage…
By the Bog of Cats
Marina Carr
Setting
Midlands Region of Ireland
Snow and ice
Sunken and frozen place
The caravan
The Bog (archaeology of knowledge)
Themes
Motherhood
Betrayal/abandonment
Ethnic prejudice
Vengence
Memory and reflection
Identity crisis
Christian vs Pagan
Love and marriage
Ownership
Symbol
The Black Swan
The Bog
Irish pride and Irishness
Language
Issue of language is central
Comparison to J.M. Synge
Style and Techniques
Greek myth (Medea)
Myth explores identity and negotiates with the past
Concern/impact of the 'place' --> regional identity
Background
Loosely based on the Greek myth,
Medea
Mythical and mystical elements
Ghosts, magic, curses
Award-winning productions
First premiered in the Abbey Theatre, Dublin in 1998
'Hilarious dark comedy' - Alan Bird
Characters
Hester Swane
Carthage Kilbride
Josie Kilbride
Mrs. Kilbride
Caroline Cassidy
The Catwoman
Monica Murray
Xavier Cassidy
The Ghost Fancier
The Ghost of Joseph Swane
Father Willow
Young Dunne