I think because this is such a complex book with so many fully-drawn characters there isn't one central conflict that's tied to any one of them. The conflict in Northern Ireland -- between hard-line Unionists and those who want a different future for their country, is the central conflict to me. It's brought all of these diverse and wonderful characters together, it shapes their lives by having them make choices they would not have made in a more peaceful time and place and changes their lives whether they wish it to or not. -- Cindy's Cottage

[ Show ]

Support VoyForums

[ Shrink ]

VoyForums Announcement: Programming and providing support for this service has been a labor of love since 1997. We are one of the few services online who values our users' privacy, and have never sold your information. We have even fought hard to defend your privacy in legal cases; however, we've done it with almost no financial support -- paying out of pocket to continue providing the service. Due to the issues imposed on us by advertisers, we also stopped hosting most ads on the forums many years ago. We hope you appreciate our efforts.

Show your support by donating any amount. (Note: We are still technically a for-profit company, so your contribution is not tax-deductible.) PayPal Acct: Feedback:

Donate to VoyForums (PayPal):

[ Login ] [ Contact Forum Admin ] [ Main index ] [ Post a new message ] [ Search | Check update time | Archives: 1, 2, 3, 4, [5], 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ]

[ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

Date Posted: 08:30:05 07/09/09 Thu
Author: Carla
Subject: I think because this is such a complex book with so many fully-drawn characters there isn't one central conflict that's tied to any one of them. The conflict in Northern Ireland -- between hard-line Unionists and those who want a different future for their country, is the central conflict to me. It's brought all of these diverse and wonderful characters together, it shapes their lives by having them make choices they would not have made in a more peaceful time and place and changes their lives whether they wish it to or not.
In reply to: Tracy 's message, "Exit Unicorns Chapter 18" on 19:38:40 07/08/09 Wed

[ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

Replies:

As a reader, it makes me wonder which choices I would make if my country were in similar straits, would I have the courage and fortitude of Casey, Pamela, Pat & Jamie to face such troubles head-on, or I would I have been on a plane out of there. It also makes me think about the depth and ferocity of hatred and violence people are capable of unleashing on each other out of prejudice, ignorance, greed and fear. And of the goodness and love that is still possible in the midst of such evil. (NT) -- Carla, 08:30:24 07/09/09 Thu

Carla, reading your answer made me think about those who did leave Ireland. How were they regarded - as cowards for running away to America or not thought of that way at all? (NT) -- Tracy, 09:11:40 07/09/09 Thu

In America, I can tell you how they were regarded at first. >>> -- Elaine, 09:36:14 07/09/09 Thu
Economic times were so tough in Ireland at the point at which my story takes place, that I think it was simply part of life that the young emigrated in enormous numbers. I don't think anyone would have considered them cowards, because they knew there weren't alot of options or hope for young people. (NT) -- celtgirl, 09:57:45 07/09/09 Thu
- I thought that because I wouldn't blame someone for leaving but wasn't sure what happened in reality. (NT) -- Tracy, 11:08:49 07/09/09 Thu

[ Contact Forum Admin ]

Forum timezone: GMT-8
VF Version: 3.00b, ConfDB:
Before posting please read our privacy policy.
VoyForums^(tm) is a Free Service from Voyager Info-Systems.
Copyright © 1998-2019 Voyager Info-Systems. All Rights Reserved.