For the final paper, I will be researching the Protestant-Catholic religious divisions within Ireland and the dynamics between a Catholic … More
Author: Kaitlyn Peterson
The Grandeur and Mysteriousness of Architecture
Joyce mentions St. Catherine’s in the story “Little Sisters” when stating that Reverend James Flynn served at the religious institution: … More
Religious Allusions and Anxiety
Yeats’ poem “Second Coming” is a truly interesting poem to read, with its dramatic analogies and historical relevance. Despite his … More
A Center of Community: The Abbey Theatre
As I journeyed into the Abbey Theatre, one consistent word kept repeating itself in my head: community. Located on a … More
Spiritualism and the Demonic
Dracula has a spiritually sinister tone through the book, as evident through Dracula’s demon-like nature as a supernatural predator of … More
The Loss of the Irish Indigenous Voice and the Rise of the English Imperial Influence
The English presence in Ireland was invasive, as seen with its clear control of Irish plantation ownership (which has been … More
A Vast Landscape of Emotion
As I was able to experience Dublin’s beautiful landmarks, I was particularly struck by the landscapes’ ability to invoke specific … More