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Easter, 1916 Allusions & Cultural References

When poets refer to other great works, people, and events, it’s usually not accidental. Put on your super-sleuth hat and figure out why.

Historical References

  • Easter Uprising of 1916 (15-16,79-80)
  • Countess Constance Markievicz (17-23)
  • Padraic Pearse (24-25)
  • Thomas MacDonagh (26-30)
  • Major John MacBride (31-38)
  • James Connolly (76)