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The Dublin Trilogy are three plays by Sean O'Casey which deal with the complicated and violent process towards Irish independence from the Easter Rising in 1916 to the Civil War in 1923. O'Casey does not present us with political decisions and military engagements, but rather with their effects on the civilian population in the poorer districts of Dublin. By showing human suffering caused by war and violence, O'Casey makes a pacifist plea in the wake of a process of bloody strife. Yet, there are not only tragedy and death playing havoc among the tenement dwellers, but also raucous humour and off-hand wit. We see memorable characters in ludicrous situations squabbling among themselves in that peculiar Dublin variety of English mixed with poetic diction which produces such hilarious verbal effects. We shall concentrate on the historical and theatrical backgrounds of the plays, particularly their verdicts on warfare and patriotism and their reception among contemporary audiences. We will also pay attention to the tragi-comic rhythm conveyed through stock characters, especially the juxtaposition of male braggarts and female pragmatists, as well as linguistic and farcical humour.
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The Dublin Trilogy