1. Easter 1916: A perspective
Before Easter 1916, the Irish people conformed to England's rule, they wanted changed but were not able to bring it about. Yeats refers to revolutionary figures such as Countess Markiewiez, Patrick Pearse and MacDonagh to portray average citizens who passionately pursue change and justice. ... Yeats suggests the humanity of Ireland's heroes portrayed by two common citizens Patrick Pearse and MacDonagh. ...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate