Marianne and Connell's time at secondary school in County Sligo on Ireland's Atlantic coast, followed by their undergraduate years at Trinity College Dublin. The primary focus is on their complex relationship. In high school, Marianne was seen as an outsider among her peers, rejecting any concern for social status despite her academic prowess. Her home life was marred by her mother Denise, who was dismissive and her brother Alan resentful. Despite the challenges in their personal lives, they maintained a close bond that complicated their relationship. Connell, on the other hand, excelled academically as an athletic student living with his single mother Lorraine, working for Denise as a cleaner. He was popular among peers but felt diminished by silence during Marianne's bullying. Their dynamic evolved significantly over time.
Aired: Apr 26, 2020In modern, rural Ireland, Connell and Marianne, on different ends of their sc...
