Translations Conspiracy

the way this play ended was totally open, and of course, I have my own theory about what actually happened.

Manus leaves for good reason...he is nervous about the situation and everyone knowing that he likes Maire is not a good sign, especially if he say them together leaving the dance...

however! the fingers are pointing to the Donnelly twins...but the interaction between Hugh and Jimmy are telling me something different...especially when Marie arrives...I think that Hugh and Jimmy were somehow in on the whole thing...somehow I have to wonder if those romantic talks are all about Maire and Jimmy's secret emotions about her....

what do you guys think?

he said WHAT?!

okay...I'm kinda, but not really, understanding what the heck is going on here...

where are we at? in Ireland, got that, but what time and who is invading?? I understand that they speak English, so my guess would be England because Lancey is telling them that they (Irish people) should feel "privileged" (34)...but Owen doesn't translate all the information? why?

and then the final comments between Owen and Manus...anyone else thinking Shakespeare!?

and, of course, every play has to have romantic drama....Manus and Maire...I can see how this one is going to play out: starts off as an argument, some problem that lets everyone know that a romantic relationship is present...a problem arises (probably in this case the "Royal Engineers") and they make it through together and realize they are perfect for eachother and they will stay together and live "happily ever after"... yea, okay