Challenging Norms: Gender Identity in Martin McDonagh's the Lieutenant of Inishmore

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Martin McDonagh is one of the most significant Irish dramatists in twentieth century Irish drama.
This paper attempts to analyze how gender roles are confused in McDonagh's The Lieutenant of
Inishmore (2003). Additionally, it provides insights into the concepts of backlash and stereotypes.
The paper reveals how male and female characters obviously torn society-governed prejudices that
many people succumb to. They confidently express facets of their identities that enable them to
pursue their true selves, rather than conforming to societal expectations. This paper seeks to address
the following questions: How are male and female identities portrayed? What is the reason for the reversal
of these roles? In the play, do these reversed roles return to their original stereotypes, or do they remain
distinct? Perhaps a thought that is McDonagh intends to reinforce through the play– “A gender
equal society would be one where the word 'gender' does not exist: where everyone can be
themselves."

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