September 1913 (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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When was the poem first published?
When was the poem first published?
It was first published on 8 September 1913.
Who presented the art collection to Dublin?
Who presented the art collection to Dublin?
Sir Hugh Lane presented the unique art collection.
What was Yeats's main accusation against Dubliners?
What was Yeats's main accusation against Dubliners?
He saw them as materialistic and fearful under religion.
What three types of people does Yeats value?
What three types of people does Yeats value?
Aristocrats, country people, and artists are valued.
What societal change disillusioned Yeats?
What societal change disillusioned Yeats?
The rise of a new middle class replacing the aristocracy.
What do Yeats's heroes represent?
What do Yeats's heroes represent?
They symbolize selflessness and courage in the struggle.
How does Yeats describe the past generation?
How does Yeats describe the past generation?
He idolizes them, contrasting them with the present.
What tone does Yeats use to describe the new middle class?
What tone does Yeats use to describe the new middle class?
He uses savage mockery and irony to critique them.
What theme involves Yeats's views on history?
What theme involves Yeats's views on history?
He presents a nostalgic view of courageous failures.
What emotional contrast is central to the poem?
What emotional contrast is central to the poem?
It contrasts passionate admiration with bitter contempt.