For my final paper, I will analyze portrayals of nationalism within the works “Easter, 1916” by William Butler Yeats and … More
Author: Katrina Torio
Galway, Gretta, and Gabriel
In Joyce’s “The Dead,” Galway is mentioned as the hometown of Gabriel’s wife, Gretta. Throughout the story, this place increasingly … More
The Irish Airman’s Sacrifice for the Stone
In Yeats’ poem “Easter, 1916,” he explores the fight against British overtake and encapsulates the passion with which they yearn … More
Thoughts on the Abbey Theatre
As I explored the Abbey Theatre’s neighborhood, I could not help but notice its position in a place of rich … More
Cultural Nationalism and Assimilation
Terence Brown’s text “Cultural Nationalism” explores the concept of cultural nationalism and what it means for the Irish from the … More
The Calls for de-Anglicisation of Ireland Throughout Time
Duffy, Segerson, and Hyde’s “The Necessity for de-Anglicising Ireland” fiercely opposes the assimilation of Ireland into English culture. It remarks … More
The Value of the Old, the New, and the Newgrange
While virtually perusing iconic Dublin sceneries, I couldn’t help but be fiercely attracted to the mystique of the Newgrange monument. … More
