Character Analysis of Big Maggie by John B. Keane in 1960s Rural Ireland
Explore the characters in John B. Keane's play "Big Maggie" set in 1960s Rural Ireland. Meet formidable Maggie Polpin, her daughters Katie and Gert, sons Maurice and Mick, along with other intriguing characters like Teddy Heelin and Mary Madden. Discover the dynamics of power, control, and relationships in a traditional Irish setting.
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The World of the Text 1960s Rural Ireland What would be some characteristics of 1960s Rural Ireland?
Characters: Characters: Maggie Polpin - Sharon Katie Polpin - Kirsten Gert Polpin - Grace Maurice Polpin - Tanya Mick Polpin - Debbie Teddy Heelin - Jennifer Mary Madden - Eduarda Mrs Madden - Roberta Mr Byrne Dyneffar Old Man - Caroline Old Woman - Jessica Priest Sarah
Maggie Polpin Big Maggie Maggie Polpin Big Maggie At first we see . Maggie Polpin as a formidable woman Controlling Violent An unemotional and impudent matriarch
Katie Polpin Katie Polpin Eldest of the Polpin sisters attractive More forward and worldly than her naive sister Gert Confident, forward and forthcoming with decisions Seen as her father s favourite child by other siblings
Gert Polpin Gert Polpin More innocent and sweet sister Easily manipulated and controlled by her mother Maggie
Maurice Polpin Maurice Polpin The Eldest Polpin Son Timid and unassuming (doesn t draw attention to himself) man Man of etiquette and conducts himself with decorum (polite) and dignity
Mick Polpin Mick Polpin Youngest son Candid and frank (truthful/straightforward)
Teddy Heelin Teddy Heelin Friend of family Attractive Womaniser
Mary Madden Mary Madden Maurice s Girlfriend Shy and uncertain of herself
Mrs Hanna Madden Mrs Hanna Madden Mary s mother Strong willed matriarch (like Maggie) Threatening and daring woman
Mr Byrne Mr Byrne Monument sculptor A congenial man (friendly)
Old man and old woman Old man and old woman Their purpose is that of comic relief to act as a symbol for truth and traditions Their gossip sheds light on what is happening in the Polpin household.
Walter Walter Polpin Polpin Maggie s deceased husband He was an insensitive man, an adulterer and an alcoholic
Characters: Characters: Maggie Polpin - Sharon Katie Polpin - Kirsten Gert Polpin - Grace Maurice Polpin - Tanya Mick Polpin - Debbie Teddy Heelin - Jennifer Mary Madden - Eduarda Mrs Madden - Roberta Mr Byrne Dyneffar Old Man - Caroline Old Woman - Jessica Priest Sarah
Act 1 Scene 1 Graveyard Scene
