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omparing Irony In both Mark Twain and Jonathan Swift’s articles there is an effective use of irony. Irony in satirical writing is normally used for the speaker to convey the opposite intended meaning to which they are stating; along with antiphrasis, the use of a word when the opposite meaning is implied, irony makes a valuable asset to satirical literature. The sarcastic use of irony was input to both readings to express the writer’s disappointment towards their societies teachings during their

towards the social and cultural forms of Great Britain. In this way, the Irish language and literary movement can be seen to have not only encouraged Irish nationalism and separatism, but also fed the flames of Anglophobia which can thus be interpreted as a catalyst in inspiring the imaginations for those who later led the 1916 Easter Rising. The revival of Irish language and literature had a notable effect on the course of Irish politics leading up to partition. It ultimately brought forth a keener

Ireland. According to the Central Statistics Office (2011), there are 29,573 Irish travellers in Ireland, which accounts for 0.6% of the total population. The traveller community is generally younger than the settled population with two out of five people aged less than 15 years old, in comparison with one in every five in the settled population (Burke, 2009).

when the Irish language was restored in Ireland. I agree with the above statement. The Gaelic League influenced the promotion of the Irish dance tradition greatly in the 20th century as dance was very important. It was a massive part of Irish culture and it maintained Irish identity. It was founded by O’Growney and Douglas Hyde in 1893. It established an agency called “An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha” (the commission for Irish dances) in 1930. It was set up to promote and standardize Irish traditional

Ireland was struck by a famine in 1845. It was known as the Irish Potato Famine. Some people also call it “The Great Famine”. This disaster became one of the most terrifying historical events in Ireland’s history but the Potato Famine affected not only Ireland but also the whole Britain. This paper aims to shed light on a historical background of the Irish Potato Famine and its effects on Victorian Britain. The potato famine came into the picture in 1845. First of all, a fungus which is called phythophtora

Saint Patrick’s Confessio is a contemporary piece that was written in the fifth century. It is a first-hand account that was composed by Patrick towards the end of his life and it gives us an insight into Irish life in the fifth century. The Confessio was used by Patrick as a means to defend himself against criticism he was receiving from the British church. The British church was accusing Patrick of misdeeds and making unjust profits in Ireland. Patrick wrote the Confessio to respond to the comments

Fairy legends have been around from time immemorial in Ireland and several other countries. These legends have been an important part of Irish life and culture. A legend, in contrast to folklore, is meant to inform and reinforce beliefs. Legends are less about fiction and the unbelievable, and more about the ordinary. The fairy legends in Ireland are abundant, as there are many different tales that describe fairies and their habits distinctly. A large portion of these legends have been told orally

the war: the allies saw this phenomenon happen as well. Ireland, who, experienced occupation from the United Kingdom, sought independence, “We declare the right of the people of Ireland to the ownership of Ireland, and to the unfettered control of Irish destinies, to be sovereign and indefeasible.” As fears of a German domination spread among neighboring

The Persuading Methods of the Inaugural Address The Inaugural Address by John Fitzgerald Kennedy or also known as JFK, is a speech that was delivered to the citizens of America and as well as the people of the world. It took place January 20, 1961, when he was sworn into office and would become America’s thirty-fifth president. The speech welcomed the beginning of the new era. The Inaugural Address grabbing the nation’s attention and becoming one of the most famous speeches in the world, doing this

This essay aims to discuss the argument both for and against the claims that Irish Travellers should be recognised as an ethnic group. An ethnic group is defined as "a category of people who identify with each other based on common language, ancestral, social, cultural, or national experiences" (Bailey 2010). Currently, the Irish Traveller community is not recognised by the Irish government as an ethnic minority group. This is despite the best efforts from the government-funded non-governmental organisation