Comments - Maud Gonne: The 'Irish Joan of Arc' - The Wild Geese2024-03-28T18:25:59Zhttps://thewildgeese.irish/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=6442157%3ABlogPost%3A162811&xn_auth=noI guess that about sums it up…tag:thewildgeese.irish,2015-07-01:6442157:Comment:1633472015-07-01T17:05:04.980ZThat's Just How It Washttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/MaryThorpe
<p>I guess that about sums it up in life " if you are at the right place at the right time ; you will make history .</p>
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<p>I guess that about sums it up in life " if you are at the right place at the right time ; you will make history .</p>
<p></p> Also, for every Maud Gonne wh…tag:thewildgeese.irish,2015-06-30:6442157:Comment:1634162015-06-30T20:42:08.314ZM.J. Nearyhttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/MJNeary
<p>Also, for every Maud Gonne who became famous, there were so many other women who had similar views and similar potential for heroism, but for whatever reason, their names never made it into the history book. Why? You have to be at the right place at the right time. </p>
<p>Also, for every Maud Gonne who became famous, there were so many other women who had similar views and similar potential for heroism, but for whatever reason, their names never made it into the history book. Why? You have to be at the right place at the right time. </p> In my research on Maud Gonne…tag:thewildgeese.irish,2015-06-30:6442157:Comment:1630952015-06-30T20:38:18.081ZThat's Just How It Washttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/MaryThorpe
<p>In my research on Maud Gonne - I found several metaphors and analogies that for me ; summed up how powerful Muad Gonne speeches how inspirational she was. . I used one of them, that for me spoke volumes about her character.</p>
<p>I used one of these metaphors or analysis , to portray her strength of character in what was a two thousand word blog . It was nit my intention to upset anyone- just as MJ Neary above has explained ; Romeo and Juliet are indeed analysis' of lovers all over the…</p>
<p>In my research on Maud Gonne - I found several metaphors and analogies that for me ; summed up how powerful Muad Gonne speeches how inspirational she was. . I used one of them, that for me spoke volumes about her character.</p>
<p>I used one of these metaphors or analysis , to portray her strength of character in what was a two thousand word blog . It was nit my intention to upset anyone- just as MJ Neary above has explained ; Romeo and Juliet are indeed analysis' of lovers all over the world .</p>
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<p>So if I can please ask you Bryan - in Gerry Regan's words above; what is it you would like to see me do.? </p> I guess, sometimes inserting…tag:thewildgeese.irish,2015-06-30:6442157:Comment:1632992015-06-30T13:56:12.662ZM.J. Nearyhttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/MJNeary
<p>I guess, sometimes inserting the word "not" in the title does the trick. How about this: Maud Gonne: NOT your typical Irish Joan of Arc. Would that be satisfactory?</p>
<p>I guess, sometimes inserting the word "not" in the title does the trick. How about this: Maud Gonne: NOT your typical Irish Joan of Arc. Would that be satisfactory?</p> Headlines (and book titiles)…tag:thewildgeese.irish,2015-06-30:6442157:Comment:1634052015-06-30T13:41:26.691ZGerry Reganhttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/ger_regan
<p>Headlines (and book titiles) are typically used to garner attention for the article (or book). They are pithy, by design and need. It is unfair to judge the content and value of the content by the 10 words of less often required to attract a reader's notice. While we don't advocate creating sensational and misleading headlines, we are comfortable with the use of metaphors that are descriptive and often a good jumping off-point for reading and discussion. </p>
<p>Bryan, in a sentence please:…</p>
<p>Headlines (and book titiles) are typically used to garner attention for the article (or book). They are pithy, by design and need. It is unfair to judge the content and value of the content by the 10 words of less often required to attract a reader's notice. While we don't advocate creating sensational and misleading headlines, we are comfortable with the use of metaphors that are descriptive and often a good jumping off-point for reading and discussion. </p>
<p>Bryan, in a sentence please: What is your issue here? What would you like to see Mary do here?</p> Bryan, you know how people us…tag:thewildgeese.irish,2015-06-30:6442157:Comment:1631962015-06-30T13:10:43.856ZM.J. Nearyhttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/MJNeary
<p>Bryan, you know how people use far-fetched analogies all the time. Like every forbidden love story is automatically compared to Romeo & Juliet. So it's natural that for a "lay" reader, any woman who overstepped the boundaries of the gender-appropriate behavior will be likened to Joan of Arc.</p>
<p>Bryan, you know how people use far-fetched analogies all the time. Like every forbidden love story is automatically compared to Romeo & Juliet. So it's natural that for a "lay" reader, any woman who overstepped the boundaries of the gender-appropriate behavior will be likened to Joan of Arc.</p> When and where was Maude Gonn…tag:thewildgeese.irish,2015-06-30:6442157:Comment:1631952015-06-30T12:44:37.196ZBryan Maloneyhttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/BryanMaloney
<p>When and where was Maude Gonne MARTYRED? Note that I did not write "canonized". I wrote "martyred". Replying with a statement about "canonization" only shows that you don't bother reading what I write. Martyrdom is a very important part of what made Joan of Arc remarkable. She stood up to severe torture. She was BETRAYED by the very leaders she had been helping. She was IMPRISONED. She was TORTURED. She was KILLED for her beliefs and stood steadfast the entire time.<br></br><br></br>Who betrayed…</p>
<p>When and where was Maude Gonne MARTYRED? Note that I did not write "canonized". I wrote "martyred". Replying with a statement about "canonization" only shows that you don't bother reading what I write. Martyrdom is a very important part of what made Joan of Arc remarkable. She stood up to severe torture. She was BETRAYED by the very leaders she had been helping. She was IMPRISONED. She was TORTURED. She was KILLED for her beliefs and stood steadfast the entire time.<br/><br/>Who betrayed Maude Gonne to English inquisitors? Where was she imprisoned and tortured? Where was the place she was KILLED by them?</p> Excuses, nothing better. If t…tag:thewildgeese.irish,2015-06-30:6442157:Comment:1631942015-06-30T12:38:23.121ZBryan Maloneyhttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/BryanMaloney
<p>Excuses, nothing better. If the term "Maude-Gonning" was coined as a tribute to her, then there certainly is no need AT ALL to call Maude Gonne the Irish "Joan of Arc". One might as well call Margaret Thatcher the UK's Joan of Arc or Cheetara the Thundercats' Joan of Arc or any woman who has any influence at all, no matter what that might be or how it might be exercised a "Joan of Arc", cheapening the reality of the story of Joan of Arc beyond measure.<br></br><br></br>Sounds like the illiteracy and…</p>
<p>Excuses, nothing better. If the term "Maude-Gonning" was coined as a tribute to her, then there certainly is no need AT ALL to call Maude Gonne the Irish "Joan of Arc". One might as well call Margaret Thatcher the UK's Joan of Arc or Cheetara the Thundercats' Joan of Arc or any woman who has any influence at all, no matter what that might be or how it might be exercised a "Joan of Arc", cheapening the reality of the story of Joan of Arc beyond measure.<br/><br/>Sounds like the illiteracy and ignorance of history was not in some other "era" but is in the present day.</p> Fran Reddy ; thank you for yo…tag:thewildgeese.irish,2015-06-29:6442157:Comment:1631892015-06-29T21:47:53.767ZThat's Just How It Washttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/MaryThorpe
<p>Fran Reddy ; thank you for your comments ; much appreciated </p>
<p>Fran Reddy ; thank you for your comments ; much appreciated </p> We understand the term 'Joan…tag:thewildgeese.irish,2015-06-29:6442157:Comment:1631882015-06-29T20:12:19.044ZFran Reddyhttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/FranReddy
<p>We understand the term 'Joan of Arc' was used in regard to strength of character, bravery and magnificence... Sorry if that offended anyone, I'm sure it was not the intention. Let's move on from this now and concentrate on the wonderful 'story' of Ms Gonne's endeavors shall we? :)</p>
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<p>We understand the term 'Joan of Arc' was used in regard to strength of character, bravery and magnificence... Sorry if that offended anyone, I'm sure it was not the intention. Let's move on from this now and concentrate on the wonderful 'story' of Ms Gonne's endeavors shall we? :)</p>
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