Research the Irish War of Independence and the Irish Civil War. How does Behan represent these periods of Irish history in his play? What is his view of the contemporary situation in Ireland?
Compare and contrast the themes of The Hostage and The Quare Fellow. Why does Behan choose an impending execution as the focus point for two of his dramas?
Discuss the role of the song-and-dance routines in The Hostage, asking yourself either how the routines develop existing themes within the.....
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