Gar's Flashback - the Katie Doogan affair
1. How does Friel introduce the flashback technique?
2. Gar’s emotional immaturity is clearly evident here. Explain.
3. Compare Kate’s and Gar’s attitude to marriage.
4. What is the effect of Gar’s revelation of the secret egg-money?
5. What do we learn about Senator Doogan’s character in the scene?
6. Comment on the social contrast between the O’Donnells and the Doogans.
7. How does Gar react to the humiliating interview with Senator Doogan?
8. What is your attitude to Kate Doogan as her character is revealed in this scene?
9. ‘And when you think of a bugger like that, you want to get down on your knees and thank God for aul Screwballs.’ What is the significance of this remark?
2. Gar’s emotional immaturity is clearly evident here. Explain.
3. Compare Kate’s and Gar’s attitude to marriage.
4. What is the effect of Gar’s revelation of the secret egg-money?
5. What do we learn about Senator Doogan’s character in the scene?
6. Comment on the social contrast between the O’Donnells and the Doogans.
7. How does Gar react to the humiliating interview with Senator Doogan?
8. What is your attitude to Kate Doogan as her character is revealed in this scene?
9. ‘And when you think of a bugger like that, you want to get down on your knees and thank God for aul Screwballs.’ What is the significance of this remark?