Question

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

• A. Maurya
• B. Nora
• C. Cathleen
• D. Maggie

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Maurya

• 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.