James Joyce’s short story collection Dubliners takes place in Dublin, Ireland in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In order to better understand the historical context of the book, listen to a YouTube video by John Ruddy briefly outlining the history of Ireland. For questions 1-23, complete the notes on the talk with a word or short phrase (no more than two words) from the talk.
Extra discussion questions:
· What are some connections you see between Latvian and Irish history?
· What were the most surprising things that you learned from this lecture? Why?
· How would you rate the presenter’s spealing style? Was it engaging? Appropriate? Support your answers.