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Apr 24, 2023 · This paper discusses how the film The Banshees of Inisherin represents and employs key sociological concepts and ideas, namely those of liminality, schismogenesis, stasis and transgression, relating to the social pathologies of contemporary civilization.
- An Allegory For The Civil War – Brothers in Arms Turned Against Each Other
- Death of Innocent Characters – Another Hint Towards The Horrors of War
- Mrs Mccormack – A Symbolic Character: The Banshees of Inisherin Explained
- Siobhán – Perhaps Another Personification of Ireland
- Puppet and Mask Imagery – Something More Sinister at Play
One of the most popular readings of the film is the allegory indicating the hardship of the Civil War. The film is set in 1923, towards the end of the Irish Civil War. The Irish Civil War turned people who initially fought on the same side against one another, ultimately devastating themselves and everyone around them. Does this sound familiar? Col...
The story of war always brings horrible tales of innocents dying accidentally. One such death is poor Jenny the donkey, who died by choking on one of Colm’s fingers. Jenny was an innocent bystander in the war between Colm and Pádraic, yet she paid the ultimate price. Likewise, Dominic (played by Barry Keoghan) also suffered greatly from the fallout...
Many people may refer to Mrs McCormack as the “banshee” character referred to in the title, and this reading is not incorrect. A banshee is an Irish creature who appears to warn people before death, which is precisely what Mrs McCormack does. However, we’d like to introduce the idea of the Sean Bhean Bhocht (Poor Old Woman). The idea of the Sean Bh...
Compared to Mrs McCormack, who represents death and destruction, Siobhán is a clear contrast. Siobhán indicates hope, and the word ‘dream’ comes to mind with her. In conversation with Dominic, he even refers to being with her as a ‘dream’. We don’t think it’s a coincidence that the word ‘aisling’ translates to ‘dream’ in English. Siobhán can be see...
During the film, any visit to Colm’s house is met with camera shots of puppets or masks, to the extent that the viewers may question why this is. To figure this out, it is essential to look into the symbolism of these objects. A puppet is an inanimate object, lifeless, until a greater force (a human) decides to use it. In short, a puppet has no sou...
This paper discusses how the film The Banshees of Inisherin represents and employs key sociological concepts and ideas, namely those of liminality, schismogenesis, stasis and transgression, relating to the social pathologies of contemporary civilization.
This paper discusses how the film The Banshees of Inisherin represents and employs key sociological concepts and ideas, namely those of liminality, schismogenesis, stasis and transgression, relating to the social pathologies of contemporary civilization.
- Irish Journal of Sociology
- 271-278
- English
- 31
Apr 24, 2023 · This paper discusses how the film The Banshees of Inisherin represents and employs key sociological concepts and ideas, namely those of liminality, schismogenesis, stasis and transgression, relating to the social pathologies of contemporary civilization.
Jul 3, 2023 · The title “The Banshees of Inisherin” has a hidden meaning that relates to Irish folklore and the themes explored in the film. Banshees are mythical creatures from Irish folklore that are said to be harbingers of death, and they wail to foretell the passing of a loved one.
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Apr 24, 2023 · This paper discusses how the film The Banshees of Inisherin represents and employs key sociological concepts and ideas, namely those of liminality, schismogenesis, stasis and...
