5 Best siobhan dowd Quotes

“The bog kept its secrets well, until now.”

Reflecting on the discovery of the ancient body, highlighting the unearthing of hidden history.

“There's a hunger in the land, Fergus, not just in the prison.”

A statement emphasizing the broader societal desperation and political unrest beyond the prison walls, connecting it to the hunger strikes.

“Mel. That's what I called her. A name for a girl who had no name.”

Fergus's personal connection to the bog girl, giving her an identity and humanity despite her ancient origins.

“You can't dig up the past without getting your hands dirty.”

A metaphorical statement about confronting difficult truths, both historical and personal, often from Mrs. O'Brien or Fergus himself.

“Sometimes, the hardest thing is to do nothing, when everything in you wants to act.”

Fergus's internal struggle and feeling of powerlessness regarding his brother's hunger strike, and the broader political situation.