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Look in detail at the first appearance of the English at the end of Act 1, from 'Owen enters with Lancey' (p.31) to the end of the scene. Discuss the significance of their arrival and the ways Friel introduces Lancey and Yolland to the play.
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Look in detail at the first appearance of the English at the end of Act 1, from 'Owen enters with Lancey' (p.31) to the end of the scene. Discuss the significance of their arrival and the ways Friel introduces Lancey and Yolland to the play. When the English arrive at the end of Act 1 Friel gives a fairly detailed description of Lancey and Yolland in stage directions which are subsequently illustrated in the manner in which they interact with the other characters. Stage directions are particularly significant in this case as they highlight the important elements of the characters that Friel wishes to convey to the audience. Lancey is shown to be 'uneasy with civilians, especially these foreign civilians'. This is illustrated later with his abrupt manner. When he is offered drink by Hugh his curt reply lacks diplomacy, as do his following remarks: Lancey: "I'll say what I have to...
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