Jealousy and Rivalry

Where it surfaces

• V

  The sons of Morna's relentless pursuit of Fionn is driven by jealousy and the fear that he will surpass them.

• VII

  Clann-Morna's ongoing surveillance and intent to kill Fionn highlight the jealousy and rivalry between clans.

• VIII

  Fionn's exceptional abilities provoke jealousy among the boys at Moy Lifé and tension with the King of Kerry, highlighting recurring rivalry in his life.

• I

  The bachelors of the Fianna become truculent and bloodshot-eyed over Tuiren, and Lugaidh's unrequited love leads to a lament.

• II

  Uct Dealv's jealousy over Iollan's marriage drives her to transform Tuiren into a hound and deliver her to a cruel master.

• III

  Uct Dealv's bitter jealousy over Tuiren's sweetheart drives her cruel revenge.

• The Little Brawl at Allen

  Internal rivalries, particularly between Clann-Morna and Fionn's followers, fuel the conflict.

• I

  Fionn's displeasure at Goll's greater generosity highlights the competitive tension between the two leaders.

• II

  Fionn's jealousy over Goll's tribute and achievements fuels the confrontation and the ensuing brawl.

• III

  The narrator highlights underlying jealousy between Fionn and Goll, and Goll's ostentation as a root cause of the brawl.

• III

  Cael's pride and anger at being matched with the Carl highlight the competitive tension.

• IV

  Cael's disdain and competitive tension with the Carl drive the chapter's conflict.

• V

  The intense, competitive race between the Carl and Cael, marked by taunts, despair, and a vow to burst, highlights a fierce rivalry.

• VI

  The champions' criticism of Fionn's choice of runner and their derogatory remarks about the Carl reflect underlying rivalry and jealousy within the group.

• VII

  The Fianna's anxious wait and their insults toward Cael and the Carl (e.g., 'The great pork!', 'Thick-thighed') hint at underlying tensions and rivalry within the group.

• II

  Conaran's hatred of Fionn and his delight at the chance to trap him highlight the theme of rivalry.

• VI

  The ongoing tension between Fionn and Goll is evident, with the narrative noting their future killings and rescues.

• The Banishment of Art

  Becuma's jealousy of Art and her manipulation of Conn result in Art's banishment and the ensuing conflict.

• VIII

  Becuma's jealousy of Art and her desire to harm him drive the plot, as she uses chess games to bind him to dangerous quests.

• II

  Brótiarna's jealousy of Duv Laca drives her to pry into Mongan's secrets.

• The Bargain of the White Cows

  The exchange of Duv Laca for the cows highlights a transactional view of relationships and the rivalry between kings over prized possessions.

• XIII

  Mongan's rivalry with the King of Leinster over Duv Laca drives the plot, and mac an Dáv's jealousy over his own wife's departure fuels his confrontation with Mongan.

• XIV

  Mongan's anguish and mac an Dáv's rage at the King of Leinster highlight the personal rivalry and jealousy over the stolen wife.