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Who is the elderly mother who has lost her husband and several sons to the sea in Riders to the Sea?

AMaurya

BNora

CCathleen

DMaggie

Answer:

A. Maurya

Read Explanation:

  • She represents the suffering of rural Irish women, facing repeated tragedies, yet she continues to care for her remaining children. Her emotional journey is central to the play.


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