Question

Which of Synge's plays caused riots due to its portrayal of Irish life?

• A. The Well of the Saints
• B. The Playboy of the Western World
• C. Riders to the Sea
• D. Deirdre of the Sorrows

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The Playboy of the Western World

The Playboy of the Western World premiered in 1907 and sparked outrage among some Irish nationalists who felt it misrepresented the Irish people. The play's perceived immorality and unflattering depiction of rural life led to protests and disturbances.