DARK SHADOWS FORUMS
General Discussions => Current Talk '24 I => Topic started by: McTrooper on April 12, 2022, 03:48:39 PM
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Burke Devlin
I don’t know how I missed that Burke is supposed to be the bad guy and his last name is Devlin, which almost sounds like Devil.
Wow. That makes me feel a little silly that I didn’t make the connection.
Anyone have a similar revelation?
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It's also the name of the Rock Hudson character in the 1950's movie The Tarnished Angels. The movie is based on Pylon by William Faulkner.
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Well, the name “Devlin” in Gaelic is a boy’s name meaning, “fierce courage.” I can think of no better surname for DS’ own alpha-male, Mr. Burke Devlin.
Of course, Irish activist/politician Bernadette Devlin McAliskey is very feisty herself, and has displayed “fierce courage” over the past fifty years or so.
Maybe Burke and Bernadette are/were cousins with roots in Belfast or Londonderry, Northern Ireland?
Erin go bragh! [easter_grin]
Bob
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Both of those theories sound more likely.
I bet my idea was more of a coincidence, still glad I posted though because of the great insight you both shared. ^_^
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I had never given any thought to the name "Devlin," though I don't think it's a name I had previously heard of. Most interesting to learn about the Irish meaning and origin of the name. As I recall, Burke Devlin first appears in Art Wallace's story bible for the series, much like the character developed on the show.