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Juno and the Paycock

Part of English Literature

  • Juno and the Paycock

    • Plot summary - CCEA

      Juno and The Paycock is set in Dublin in 1922 during the Irish Civil War. It follows the misfortunes of the Boyle family, who live in a two-room tenement apartment.

    • Characters - CCEA

      The main characters are Juno Boyle, Jack Boyle, Mary Boyle, Johnny Boyle and Joxer Daly.

    • Themes - CCEA

      Poverty, religion, nationalism and gender inequality are some of the themes covered in the play.

    • Form, structure and language - CCEA

      The play is a tragicomedy. The dialogue can be funny at times, but themes such as poverty and war make it very serious watching.

    • Sample Question - CCEA

      An example of the type of question you might be asked in the exam and how best to approach it.

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