Extra Credit Assignment 3

Alright for those who don't know I do this for some english extra credit and this one is a fun one.

I have to put on itunes and pick put it on random and talk about the first song that comes up. The song is..........

Roddy McCorley by Tommy Makem......Thank God it wasn't a techno song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slu23kGEw48

 1. What is the song about? The song is about a young Irish rebel who started an armed uprising in the 17th century, I think. The song takes place after the fight when the young man is sentenced to death by hanging on a bridge in Taum Antrim Ireland. 

2. What emotion does the song evoke in you? The song evokes a weird emotion in me obviously sorrow for the kid who is going to die but pride also slips into it. The line "About the hemp rope on his neck the bold on ringless clung. There is never a tear in his blue eyes both glad and bright are they. As young Roddy McCorley goes to die on the bridge of Taum today."

3.Why do you think this emotion was brought out? Sorrow obviously because the man is going to be hung after fighting for his freedom. But the pride part was in due because he stood up for what he believed for and paid the ultimate price for it

4. Is there a deeper meaning behind the song? For me there is. I always loved folk music mainly the lyrics. the country of Ireland has been plagued by the British Empire for 800 years and this song glorifies the struggle and their heros. The song is to help call out those to joing the fight and a sense of national pride. Also,  the struggle for freedom was plagued with collaborators and traitors Roddy symbolizes what Irish people should do, live without fear and fight for his freedom. He is proud that he has done his part. The county of Antrim came out in honor to see the man die. Men fought for him in anger of his death. The song is to glorify the Irish revolution(s)