The Playboy of the Western World · Character
Michael James Flaherty
The publican of a rough shebeen on a wild Mayo coast, fond of porter, wakes, and the company of men who will drink with him.
supporting
Also known as Michael James, Mister Michael James Flaherty, Jimmy, Michael
First appearance: act i
As a supporting figure in The Playboy of the Western World, Michael James Flaherty is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
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Michael James Flaherty leaves his daughter to mind the pub while he goes to Kate Cassidy's wake and the fair beyond. He is genial, thirsty, and easily swayed by whoever tells the best story in his own house. His return,…
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Relationship types
- Social
- Family
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Village community and chorus
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
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- Christy Mahon
social · positive
Michael James, Pegeen's father and pub owner, welcomes Christy as a entertaining guest… How this plays out →
- Pegeen Mike
family · ambivalent
- Shawn Keogh
social · ambivalent
- Philly Cullen
friendship · positive
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See Michael James Flaherty in act i