Short Plays · Character
Michael Byrne
A tinker man involved in the wedding preparations.
minor
Also known as Michael, Michael Grimly, Michael Who
First appearance: the tinker s wedding
Michael Byrne's tie to Sarah Casey is one of the pressures that moves Short Plays—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Grudgingly makes the ring, complains about Sarah's demands, and expresses dismay at her talk of leaving.
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With Sarah Casey (romantic): Michael is deeply in love with Sarah and pursues her persistently, though she is often resistant and conflicted. With Mary Byrne (family): Mary is Michael's mother, and she both supports and…
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Social
- Family
Character groups
- Sea-tragedy family and tinkers
- Protagonist
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This scene is the dramatic climax because it represents the emotional and psychological peak of Sarah and Mich…
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- Sarah Casey
romantic · ambivalent
Michael is deeply in love with Sarah and pursues her persistently, though she is often… How this plays out →
- Mary Byrne
family · ambivalent
- Priest
social · neutral
- Nora Burke
social · neutral
- Cathleen
social · neutral
- Priest
social · neutral
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