This chapter presents the following content: Feministic Work of O’Casy: Juno and Mary; Exploration of language in Juno and the Paycock; How to analyze, design and compose a character sketch? How to compose a critical reflection based on any idea/theme of Juno and the Paycock? | DRAMA II MODERN DRAMA LECTURE 13 SYNOPSIS 1. Feministic Work of O’Casy: Juno and Mary 2. Exploration of language in Juno and the Paycock 3. How to analyze, design and compose a character sketch? Drawing a Character Sketch Finding characteristics Finding and quoting references Critical analysis Drawing Conclusion 4. How to compose a critical reflection based on any idea/theme of Juno and the Paycock? 1. Feministic Work of O’Casy “O’Casy’s women in Juno and the Paycock are strong and admirable characters”. “Juno is the character that we admire most in Juno and the Paycock”. Would you agree with this view? Support your Answer by brief reference to the play. Women in O’Casy’s Work Juno and Mary Boyle’s lives aren’t very pleasant in this 1920’s play which is separated into three acts which contain a mixture of both tragic and humorous elements. Women in O’Casy’s Work Juno Juno, the wife of Captain Boyle, is the mother of two children who are in constant need of attention from him. As the play continues this need of attention grows with the facts of financial difficulties, the pregnancy of Mary (daughter) and also her son’s, Johnny, death in the end. Women in O’Casy’s Work Juno O’Casey clearly shows that Juno certainly has her work cut out for her, as she is not only the one person in the family who has a job, but also she is the house-wife and must render her family by making all the meals, going to buy the groceries, doing any form of house work and looking after the family in general. Women in O’Casy’s Work For example, she says, “I killin’ meself workin’,” and also she says, “Your poor wife slavin’ to keep the bit in your mouth ” these references show just how hard Juno works to keep her family happy and alive. Women in O’Casy’s Work Juno This is not made any easier when Mr. Boyle spends any money Juno has saved, in hope for any decent future for the family, on alcohol in the local pub. Therefore Juno cannot afford any type | DRAMA II MODERN DRAMA LECTURE 13 SYNOPSIS 1. Feministic Work of O’Casy: Juno and Mary 2. Exploration of language in Juno and the Paycock 3. How to analyze, design and compose a character sketch? Drawing a Character Sketch Finding characteristics Finding and quoting references Critical analysis Drawing Conclusion 4. How to compose a critical reflection based on any idea/theme of Juno and the Paycock? 1. Feministic Work of O’Casy “O’Casy’s women in Juno and the Paycock are strong and admirable characters”. “Juno is the character that we admire most in Juno and the Paycock”. Would you agree with this view? Support your Answer by brief reference to the play. Women in O’Casy’s Work Juno and Mary Boyle’s lives aren’t very pleasant in this 1920’s play which is separated into three acts which contain a mixture of both tragic and humorous elements. Women in O’Casy’s Work Juno Juno, the wife of Captain Boyle, is the mother of two children who are in constant need of .
