Storm On The Island Flashcards
1
Q
Significance in the name storm on the island
A
Stormont is the Irish Parlement
2
Q
He felt ready, war was predictable and they were ready
A
“We are prepared”
3
Q
You are alone
A
“Nor are there trees”
4
Q
Plosives
A
Like bullets
5
Q
“Pummels”
A
Rain, power of nature and war similarity
6
Q
You can’t trust anyone ( IRA ment people didn’t trust the Irish)
A
“You might think that that the sea is company”
“ but no”
7
Q
Volta
A
“But no”
8
Q
IRA is Ireland fighting back
A
“Spits like a tame cat turned savage”
9
Q
Military terms
A
“Bombarded”
Like bombs that are unstoppable
