1. Dancing at Lughnasa
... distancing of (oneself) from what you once possessed" How might this be an appropriate description of the dramatic function and thematic importance of Michael's speeches in the play. Dancing at Lughnasa, a play written by Brian Frier, is a depiction of a man's memory of his childhood. The narrator, Michael, takes us back to the warm ... like making tea, knitting gloves, picking blackberries or feeding their pets. There is no apparent development of the characters. We just understand how they interact with one another but their inner selves are rarely revealed. The play appears just like...
- Word Count: 2121
- Approx Pages: 8
- Grade Level: High School