The Rising of the Moon

We are going to act out a short play in order to compare perspectives on war/conflict.

"The Rising of the Moon" (song)

Historical context for the song

My attempt at History:

"The Rising of the Moon" is a One Act play by Lady Gregory, first performed in 1907. The play deals with the ongoing tension between Irish nationalism and loyalty to the British government.

PLEASE NOTE: The POLICEMEN in the play (Sergeant included) are Irishmen working for the British government. Great Britain governed this part of Ireland at the time. Nationalists were known as rebels, and they organized demonstrations (some violent) to liberate Ireland from British rule. Anyone involved in the Nationalist party was thought as a threat. The fugitive in this play is thought to be a very dangerous leader of this party.










Why does the Sergeant let the man go?