The Rising of the Moon

The Rising of the Moon Questions and Answers

In The Rising of the Moon, what is the theme of the play?

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Is the title of the play The Rising of the Moon justified?

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Describe the conflict depicted in the one-act play The Rising of the Moon.

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For The Rising of the Moon by Lady Gregory:  1. describe the setting (this includes the time period, season, and time of day). Paint a clear...

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In the story "The Rising of the Moon", whom does the singer reveal himself to be?

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What literary devices are used in The Rising of the Moon?

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What are propaganda plays?

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What is ironic about the scene with the Sergeant and the Ragged Man?

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In The Rising of the Moon by Lady Gregory, describe the symbolism of the moon. Where does the play take place, and what historical event does it predict? What is the connection between the Sergeant and the Ragged Man? What are the differing views between Officer B and Officer X about what would happen if they captured the Ragged Man? Finally, identify the inciting incident of the play and examples of foreshadowing and reversal.

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Discuss the tactics that the "man" uses to change the sergeant's mind in the play The Rising of the Moon.

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Where does the play The Rising of the Moon take place?

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What is ironic about the situations of the sergeant and the ragged man?

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Critically analyze the title of the play The Rising of the Moon.

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What is the meaning of the line “You will get your reward in heaven" in The Rising of the Moon?

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Is the Sergeant a tough police officer in The Rising of the Moon?

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How does the fugitive make the sergeant remember his idealistic younger days? What effect does this have on the sergeant?

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What is the reward amount offered by the government for nabbing the revolutionary in The Rising of the Moon?

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Where is the Sergeant is keeping an eye out for the escaped prisoner in The Rising of the Moon?

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