Irish Republican Army

In many myths, heroes and gods are prominently featured, as well as the protagonists they go up against. One prominent main character in one of the most popular myths in Finn Mac Cool, who ends up becoming “the greatest man in Ireland”9. The heroic characters shown in these myths often share the same character traits as some of the popular gods. Many of them are kind hearted, and cunning, as well as being well liked among the Celtic people. Celtic mythology strongly revolves around the story of…

really loved. That is the extent of all I know about my heritage and family history on that side. I will now try to explain the way of the Irish people and the traditions they uphold, as well as some history. “The culture of Ireland includes customs and traditions, language, music, art, literature, folklore, cuisine and sports associated with Ireland and the Irish people” (NA, www.irishlifetours.com) Ireland is a country in Europe that is off the coast…

Do You See What I See? Satire is generally sarcastic and it can be both humorous and biting. There are two types of satire, Horatian and Juvenalian. Horatian is tolerant, indulgent, witty and funny. Juvenalian is generally very biting. The speaker generally attacks vice and error with indignation and contempt. Satire is meant to be used to raise the awareness of the public to hopefully instigate a change within society. Megan LeBoeuf states, “Satire is a powerful art form which has the ability…

As the clock strikes eleven, with the world being only minutes away from being fast asleep, the TV comes to life with late night talk shows and comedic entertainment. The humor and skits capture each viewer into a mesmerizing trance, leaving everyone in tears from the hysterical performance. What the viewers don’t realize is not only are they being entertained, but they are also being informed on current issues. Each show is made by men and women who are not only facetious, but are also very…

In Ronald Takaki’s The Tempest in the Wilderness, Takaki makes detailed relations to the early colonization of the New World to The Tempest. In Shakespeare’s play, there are clear class structures. Takaki relates those unyielding structures to ones used in the colonization of America. His essay is based on first-hand accounts of both the viewpoints of the creation of the New World, and the meaning of “savagery” in Ireland, Virginia, and New England. This theme of invasion and oppression will…

of communication within the characters’ small Irish village. Throughout the play, Friel attempts to advocate for the Irish language because he believes that language represents one’s identity and historical background. Unfortunately, the town, and specifically the local school, have been appropriated by British officers, whose main goal is to transition the school into an entirely English-spoken school, as opposed to allowing the residents’ native Irish language. To…

describe myself, it would be determined. I cannot take all the credit for this, as I hail from a long line of stubborn and resolute kinfolk. Most notably, my grandmother who raised me on stories of our descendancy from the ancient Celtic Kings of Irish mythology. It was through these stories that I first developed the sense of pride and strength that would guide me through the various challenges of my life. My parents arrived in New York City in the early sixties, with sixty dollars in their…

government certainly. However, which government is the point. Jonathan Swift is an Irish. At that time, Ireland was dominated by England. Under England dominated, Irish was oppressed. Ireland became a ruin. Many Irish people couldn’t find a job. That made Irish people became poor people even be beggar. Therefore, Jonathan Swift wrote this full irony proposal to England government. The essay actually told how tough Irish people were. They couldn’t feed their own and their children. But the…

Life As a Domestic Servant During the late 19th century the Irish population within New York had significantly grown. Immigrants were forced to move from Ireland as a result of the great famine. As the city transitioned into Victorian values, the demand for female servants had increased. Most individuals classified domestic work as one of the lower status; however, it was the perfect job opportunity for an immigrant. Irish immigrants could easily find employment in American homes without any…

The misfortune that occurred in Ireland during the year of 1729 is highly apparent when reading “A Modest Proposal” by Dr. Jonathan Swift. From reading this proposal, it is initially alarming how the author states that his solution to Ireland’s significant issue of poverty would be to murder and sell children to rich, Ireland inhabitants who would “give ten shillings for the carcass of a good fat child” (Swift 7-8). This shocking solution would astound anyone reading the proposal for the first…