Northern Ireland

“you went to work, joked around at the bar, and called it a day (Yeats, 1921)”. But now, something that has happened that has made "All changed, changed utterly (Yeats, 1921)". This shows that the things were no longer normal and the whole mood of Ireland changed. Moreover Yeats have stated in Long, William J’s book of “English Literature” that, “the purpose was always to write out of the heart of the Irish common people (2013).” Thus Yeats in his “Easter 1916” made an attribution to those brave…

realized, it is possible to recognize the planning and patience it took to write such a simple but powerful essay all while keeping the logical matter of fact tone. Two patient pages of vague, yet moving content about the issues on the streets of Ireland that built Swift’s ethos and invoked pathos in the audience. Followed by 6 pages of excruciating detail about the logistics and why cannibalism was a fantastic and logical solution. All of which tossed the audience around, invoking pathos and…

imagery and, later, his explorations of the country’s political and social struggles, he gave a bold poetic voice to Ireland. His influence on the national narrative of Ireland propelled him into the Irish Senate for two terms and solidified his legacy as the driving force behind the Irish literary revival. In 1967,…

events often inspire authors to produce works of literature that capture the essence of the time period. Eavan Boland, a popular Irish author, has produced many works of literature that shed light on both history and culture. Born in 1944 in Dublin, Ireland, Boland was the daughter of a diplomat and a painter. At a young age, Boland and her family moved to England, where she was rejected by many people because of her Irish background. Her struggle to gain acceptance sparked an even stronger…

The Evolution and Commercialization of Irish Dance Since Riverdance Since Riverdance hit the world stage in 1995, the culture of Irish Dance has evolved and grown. However, experts within the dance community disagree whether and to what extent Riverdance has played a role in these changes. The scholarly articles, dissertations, and books examined in this literature review examine different aspects of the art and sport: changes in costumes, technique and demographic of the dancers. Most rely on…

promote foreign luxury…” (Swift) This conveys the idea that Ireland was very dependent on England for luxury imports for certain items listed above: clothing, furniture and anything that could be made simply in their own country. This was actually said what was the one thing needed to save Ireland from the state of poverty that they found themselves in. It was Fanning and Garvin that said there were three things needed to reform Ireland; they needed spots in the government that was in charge of…

George Phillips was a man who live in the 19th century in the United States. He was an educated man and a farmer in Lawrence New Jersey. He was married and a father of 5 children who varied in age and one died young. Some of his children were grown and helped him run his farm which was his livelihood and main source of income. Mr. Phillips kept a diary from 1850 until 1864 of his life in which he would write out his life essentially day by day. Some days he might just describe the weather often…

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…

Modest Proposal” is immodest. That must talk about its audience. Jonathan Swift wrote this proposal to the 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…