The Context of "Requiem for the Croppies"
About this Poem:
This poem talks about the Rebellion of 1798 where thousands of Irish foot soldiers were killed by the English at Vinegar Hill. Also, it was written on the 50th anniversary of the Easter Rising, another struggle of the Irish rebels.
To learn more about the 1798 Irish Rebellion, go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/empire_seapower/irish_reb_01.shtml
This poem talks about the Rebellion of 1798 where thousands of Irish foot soldiers were killed by the English at Vinegar Hill. Also, it was written on the 50th anniversary of the Easter Rising, another struggle of the Irish rebels.
To learn more about the 1798 Irish Rebellion, go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/empire_seapower/irish_reb_01.shtml
Infantry (foot soldiers) Weapons
Pike (line 7) – a very long thrusting spear
Scythe (line 11) – a weapon with a curved blade extending upright from a pole
Scythe (line 11) – a weapon with a curved blade extending upright from a pole