Alcoholism in Conor Mcpherson's The Weir and the Seafarer
Other Title(s)
الإدمان على الكحول في مسرحيات كونر مكفيرسون، السد و البحار
Joint Authors
Diyai, Sabah Ata Allah
Ali, Basmah Abd al-Hasan
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 131 (sup 1) (31 Dec. 2019), pp.25-32, 8 p.
Publisher
University of Baghdad College of Arts
Publication Date
2019-12-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Languages & Comparative Literature
Abstract EN
This paper investigates the use of alcoholism in Conor McPherson's The Weir and The Seafarer.
In his works, McPherson reflects the destructive outcome of drinking.
He uses this theme to arouse self-awareness.
After the rapid economic change that took place in Ireland which was known as the Celtic Tiger.
The Irish were living in a state of loss and disintegration that made them find refugee in alcohol.
McPherson reflected this problem out of personal experience as well.
In his The Weir and The Seafarer, McPherson reflected desperate characters who leaned on alcohol to escape reality.
He wants to urge the Irish to wake up and try to proof their identity.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ali, Basmah Abd al-Hasan& Diyai, Sabah Ata Allah. 2019. Alcoholism in Conor Mcpherson's The Weir and the Seafarer. al-Adab Journal،Vol. 2019, no. 131 (sup 1), pp.25-32.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-938626
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ali, Basmah Abd al-Hasan& Diyai, Sabah Ata Allah. Alcoholism in Conor Mcpherson's The Weir and the Seafarer. al-Adab Journal No. 131 (First supplement) (Dec. 2019), pp.25-32.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-938626
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ali, Basmah Abd al-Hasan& Diyai, Sabah Ata Allah. Alcoholism in Conor Mcpherson's The Weir and the Seafarer. al-Adab Journal. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 131 (sup 1), pp.25-32.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-938626
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 30-31
Record ID
BIM-938626