1. Learning Outcome:
To form a valid opinion as to whether you think Maggie Polpin is a Villain or a Heroine in the play “Big Maggie”

2. Maggie Polpin “Big Maggie”
Heroine?
Villain?
Give examples (Find which Act and Scene)
Give examples (Find which Act and Scene)

3. Heroine or Villain
A play which I have studied for the purposes of my Leaving Cert course is “Big Maggie” by John B Keane. The protagonist in this earthy play is Big Maggie Polpin herself. A lot of people would describe big Maggie as a formidable, pugnacious and belligerent character, however, I feel that she only possesses these qualities because of the hardships she had to overcome in her life. Maggie Polpin has four children who she successfully steers out of the way of ending up with a miserable life in which she lead. Maggie Polpin also overcame a marriage of hardship and misery. These are the reasons as to why I would consider Maggie to be a heroic character rather than a Villain.
Paragraph about Katie
Paragraph about Gert
Mick and Maurice
Her marriage
The oppression of religion.
Concluding paragraph
A play which I have studied for the purposes of my Leaving Cert course is “Big Maggie” by John B Keane. The protagonist in this earthy play is Big Maggie Polpin herself. Big Maggie is a formidable, pugnacious and belligerent character. There are many scenes throughout the play which highlight these qualities which she possesses. Based on the obstacles she creates for her children towards achieving any form of happiness along with her disheartening qualities, I would describe Maggie Polpin as an evil, scheming and vindictive villain.
We first see Maggie as a villainous character when
Another scene which highlights Maggie’s scheming and vindictive nature is when…
A scene which really highlights Maggie’s pugnacious and belligerent character is…
Conclude

4. Homework:
Essay due for Monday!