Question

Why is the sea called a sustainer and destroyer in a play riders to the sea?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

In Riders to the Sea, the sea represents fate. The sea is a great factor in the life of the people of Aran Islands. It is the source of their living. Moreover, the sea gives them passage to the markets in the mainland where they go to buy or sell things.

Answer 2

Significance of sea in Riders to the Sea

The sea stands for the main source and the life for the Islanders, but meanwhile the same generous sea turns out to be destroyer and life taking agent. The sea is the natural force which can be violent and fierce at times. It has taken many lives of the islanders, including all the male members of Maurya's family.

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