Wednesday 24 January 2018

Juno and The Paycock short Questions l Significance of the title Juno and the Paycock l






















What is Juno's attitude towards religion?
Juno is a traditional Catholic who is very religious . She thinks Boyle should be praying novenas for a job, that bad things happen due to men's stupidity rather than the absence of God, and that the world would be a better place if people followed their religions more faithfully.
How are the female characters contrasted with the male characters?
The female characters demonstrate a capacity for love, altruism, and wisdom, while the men are self-centered and delusional.
What is O’Casey’s message about war and violence?
O'Casey is against war, Through the play, he condemns the violence of man against man, showing the effect it has on families. The character of Johnny shows the bloodshed of the civil war.
Describe the view of motherhood in Juno and the Paycock?
Motherhood in the play indicates a great love and admiration for mothers. Juno sacrifices her own comfort for the needs of her children, helps her daughter raise her unborn child.
What is the role of Joxer Daly?
He is a source of humor, because of him, we have seen many comic moments into tragicomedy.
Write a short note on Captain Jack Boyle.
He is the peacock in the play, it was nicknamed by his wife Juno because of his showy ways without doing anything useful. He refuses to look for work, complaining of pains in his legs .
What do you know about Juno Boyle?
She is Jack Boyle's wife. She is called Juno because of the many remarkable moments in her life . For instance, she came to exist in this world in June, met her future husband in June, married in June, and gave birth to her son Johnny in June. The name Juno also symbolizes the wife of Jupiter, the goddess of marriage and love.
Who was Johnny Boyle?
Johnny is Juno and Boyle's son. He was hit in the hip ,and his arm was blown off . He is very thin and fearful.
Who is Mary Boyle?
Mary is Juno and Boyle's 22-year-old daughter. While she has a job, she is on strike for the duration of the play in protest of the firing of a fellow worker.
Who is Mrs. Maisie Madigan?
Mrs. Maisie Madigan lives in the same tenement as the Boyle family. She is ignorant but has a good heart.
What do you know about Needle' Nugent?
Needle Nugent is another neighbor in the tenement.
Who is Mrs. Tancred?
She is the mother of Robbie Tancred.
Write a short note on Jerry Devine.
He brings word to Boyle that Father Farrell can get him a job. He is one of Mary's suitors, but she rejects him in favor of Charlie Bentham.
Who is Charles Bentham?
He is a school teacher who believes that knowledge of God may be achieved through spiritual ecstasy and he has scientific explanation for ghosts. He is now studying law and he is the who brings news of Boyle's legacy.
What is Mary doing when the play begins?
She was reading the newspaper.
What happened to Mrs. Tancred's son?
He was shot to death.
What was Mrs. Tancred's son's political affiliation?
He was a Diehard.
Why was Mary on strike?
She was standing up for a co-worker who lost her job.
When a bomb shattered his arm?
He was shot during the Easter Week rebellion,when he was fighting for Irish independence.
Why was Jerry Devine looking for Boyle?
He had news from Father Farrell about a job.
To what animal does Juno compare Boyle?
She compare him with a peacock.
What was Boyle's excuse for not working.
He had a pain in his legs.

Why was Boyle nicknamed 'Captain'?
People believed his invented stories of seafaring life.

How do Jerry Devine and Mary know each other?
Jerry used to court Mary.
Why was Mary upset with Jerry Devine?
He wouldn't let go of her arm.
Who is Mary's lover?
Charlie Bentham.

Why does Boyle take off his moleskin trouser?
Juno wanted him to look presentable for Charlie Bentham.
Who left a portion of his property to Boyle?
William Ellison of Santry
How much money did Boyle expect to receive?
Between 1500 and 2000 pounds.
How soon after Act I does Act II take place?
After two days.
How does Mrs. Madigan find the money to lend Boyle?
She sells some blankets and a table.
What does Boyle think of Charlie Bentham?
He thinks Bentham is too dignified.
What does Juno bring home in Act II?
A gramophone.
What is a Consol?
Consol is a type of government security.
How does Mrs. Madigan find the money to lend Boyle? She gives money to Boyle three pounds . She got the loan by giving the blankets and furniture as security to her uncle who is an established pawnbroker.
When does Juno understand Mrs. Tancred’s grief of loss?
At the death of her son Johnny.
Why was Mary on strike?
She was on strike for Miss Jennie’s rights who was a co-worker of Mary.
Why does Juno use to call her husband a Peacock?
It represents the showy. So in the play, Boyle is a showy person. For these reasons, Juno used to call her husband a Peacock.
Whom does Mr. Boyle symbolizes?
Mr. Boyle symbolizes the aristocracy of Ireland.
What are the devices used by O Casey in play?
These are pathos and horror,irony and wit.
What is O’Casey’s message about war and violence?
Sean O’Casey is against war and violence.He criticizes the war and violence presenting the effects of war on families.

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