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It is a central theme of the text. It plays an important role in Riders to the Sea. It is a hidden force, which shapes the destinies of all the characters. The readers or the

spectators are aware of its moods and its power. It does not appear on the stage but we feel that it is the main actor. It forms the setting of the play and is also an offstage protagonist.

The islanders in Riders to the Sea depend on the sea for all their needs. All the men go to the sea to catch fish.

The sea is cruel, relentless, and ruthless in dealing with human beings. Prayers to God are not helping in saving man from the sea. When Bartley decides to go to the sea, he does not listen to his mother's request. Because the sea offers a challenge to the young men, and they take up the challenge without caring about the risks involved.

The Sea takes all of Maurya's male family members.

the Holy Water is a pitiful reflection of it. Different characters relate to the sea in different ways.

For Nora and Cathleen, the sea only matters in terms of losing family members.

; for Maurya, it is the great enemy;

for the young priest, it is of little importance;

for Bartley, it is dangerous but is a way of life.

The sea in this play is Synge's meditation on the power of nature and suffering.

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1. Sea :- The sea as death versus life in this play.

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1. Sea :- The sea as death versus life in this play.

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The Sea is a source of life because all the islanders depend on the sea to have food by fishing, or provide money with selling and Buying. It is a cause of death,it takes the life of men. For example, it took all the male members of Maurya's family.

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2. The Riders :- The Heroic Riders & their Horses

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2. The Riders :- The Heroic Riders & their Horses

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2. The Riders:- The Heroic Riders & their Horses

The male members of the island are all riders. They ride to the sea for fishing or to buy and sell goods for their living but they are defeated by the nature and face death.

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3. The Use of Number Nine :- Ominous number

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3. The Use of Number Nine :- Ominous number

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The number nine is used as a sign of bad

luck in the play.

-No news of Michael for 9 days. (Michael is

missing)

Maurya keeps weeping for 9 days.

• When Bartley dies some unknown 9 women come to Maurya.

• Bartley says optimistically, "you will see me coming again in two days or three daysor may be in four days if the wind is bad." The total of these numbers is 9 again.

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4. The significance of the colours in the play: 

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4. The significance of the colours in the play: 

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Black’ Red & Grey

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The bread Maurya bakes is a symbol of life, but she cannot deliver it to him as he rides away fast. The result is Bartley is deprived of life and faces death. Bread is being baked

for Bartley, but ironically it is eaten up by men who are to make coffin. So it becomes a symbol of death rather than life

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The spinning wheel is a machine used in the textile industry, and has been used since ancient times. The earliest evidence of its use dates back to around 5000 BC in areas such as India and Mesopotamia. During the Middle Ages, the spinning wheel became widespread in Europe, which contributed to the increase in the production of fabrics.The spinning wheel is one of the most important innovations in the history of weaving. Here's more explanation about its history and development:

1. Ancient times:

• The earliest evidence of the use of the spinning wheel dates back to around 5000 BC in civilizations such as India and Mesopotamia. In this period, simple tissues and natural fibers were used.

2. Classical Ages:

• During Greek and Roman times, spinning techniques were improved, but the wheel as we know it today had not yet appeared. It was spinning manually with simple tools.

3. Middle Ages:

• The spinning wheel, which operates rotation, appeared in Europe in the 12th century. This technique allowed the production of larger quantities of yarn more efficiently, which led to the development of the textile industry.

4. The Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution:

• In the 18th century, innovation in spinning machines, such as the “Jenny Spinning Machine” and the “Mechanical Spinning Wheel”, led to a dramatic increase in productivity, contributing to the Industrial Revolution.

5. Recent Developments:

• Technology continued to evolve, and more complex machines such as automated spinning machines were introduced in the 19th century, making the industrial production of textiles faster and more efficient.

In this way, the spinning wheel shows a pivotal role in the history of the textile industry, from ancient times to modern times

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The string is used to secure the bundle of clothing sent for identification to the family and is so perished with salt water that the knot is black and the package must be cut open. The perished string is symbolic of the lives lost to the sea.

The image expresses a profound symbol of death and annihilation, as the frayed thread soaked with salt water is used as a symbol of the lives of those lost at sea. The seawater has corroded the thread, turning it black and its knots unraveling, symbolizing the erosion of the lives of those victims swallowed by the sea. The family’s need to cut the bundle to open it represents helplessness and grief in the face of the harsh fate imposed by the sea, as all that remains of the individuals are faded memories and fleeting signs.