Freedom of the City

The play by Friel

Friel’s powerful play set in modern Ireland explores the conflicts between the visions of authorities and the Irish protestors as they’re trapped in the guild hall. Their motives and their interpretation are at the centre of this telling text.

ID: SD29-30
Type: resource
Language: English
Subject: English Drama
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Critical essays
In about 2000 words each the text is critically assessed in three essays from a specific viewpoint – structure, character, and theme.
Key scenes
Each text has a number of significant scenes which if closely explored reveal important information about plot, character and their development.
Vocabulary tasks
Exercises involving key vocabulary for the text.
Questions and quotes tasks
Quotations from the text, the opinions of other readers, the key conflicts in the text and essay or discussion topics are provided to stretch students understanding and give them practice in formulating their views of the text.

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  • Freedom of the City - A Critical Essay - Lived Experience vs. Official Versions (42 KB PDF)
  • Freedom of the City - A Critical Essay - Personal Motivation (39 KB PDF)
  • Freedom of the City - A Critical Essay - The Function of Dods (40 KB PDF)
  • Freedom of the City - Key Scenes (49 KB PDF)
  • Freedom of the City - Questions and Quotes Tasks (44 KB PDF)
  • Freedom of the City - Vocabulary Tasks (41 KB PDF)

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