# Short Plays — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for Short Plays by J. M. Synge.

- [Act I](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_plays_2_se/chapters/act-i.md): The first act introduces the tinkers Sarah Casey and Michael Byrne, who are preparing for their wedding. Sarah demands a ring from Michael, who is reluctant and grumpy. Mary Byrne, Michael's mother, arrives drunk with po
- [Act II](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_plays_2_se/chapters/act-ii.md): Early morning, Sarah Casey prepares for her wedding to Michael, washing and dressing with new handkerchiefs. Mary Byrne wakes and tries to interfere, hiding the tin can meant as a payment. Sarah threatens Mary with a ham
- [In the Shadow of the Glen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_plays_2_se/chapters/in-the-shadow-of-the-glen.md): Short Plays — Stage Lens: dramatic beats, line helps that follow your scroll, and stage picture. Read to understand, not to collect a closed thesis.
- [Riders to the Sea](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_plays_2_se/chapters/riders-to-the-sea.md): Short Plays — Stage Lens: dramatic beats, line helps that follow your scroll, and stage picture. Read to understand, not to collect a closed thesis.
- [The Tinker’s Wedding](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_plays_2_se/chapters/the-tinker-s-wedding.md): Short Plays — Stage Lens: dramatic beats, line helps that follow your scroll, and stage picture. Read to understand, not to collect a closed thesis.

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