Question

What societal critique is present in 'The Tinker's Wedding'?

• A. Criticism of arranged marriages
• B. Satire on the commercialization of religion
• C. Condemnation of alcoholism
• D. Critique of the British legal system

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Satire on the commercialization of religion

'The Tinker's Wedding' satirizes the institution of marriage and the role of the church in rural Irish society. The play depicts a couple who attempt to get married but struggle with the financial and social expectations associated with the sacrament, revealing Synge's critical perspective on religious practices.