Pagan and christian element in riders to the sea
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Riders to the sea is a tragic play written by J.N Synge. It describes the sacrifice made by a family to an invisible character living on Island west of Ireland. The tragic everyday life living on the Aran island is fully explained.
The play is set in a time when Ireland had struggle with transitioning from Paganism to Christianity. As the play begins various elements are depicted that tells the reader about Pagans and Christians.
As according to the Pagan belief it is unlucky to save a man from drowning.
"Samhain" is a holiday of Pagan belief that marks their harvest season.
"Keening" a Pagan ritual performed after the body leaves the soul.
On the other hand signs that depict the presence of Christianity is
Holy water is the water blessed by a religious figure of the Christians.
The play is set in a time when Ireland had struggle with transitioning from Paganism to Christianity. As the play begins various elements are depicted that tells the reader about Pagans and Christians.
As according to the Pagan belief it is unlucky to save a man from drowning.
"Samhain" is a holiday of Pagan belief that marks their harvest season.
"Keening" a Pagan ritual performed after the body leaves the soul.
On the other hand signs that depict the presence of Christianity is
Holy water is the water blessed by a religious figure of the Christians.
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