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THE PURGE: DAYS 9–11 OF THE DEBATES
As the Debate unfolds, key figures begin to crystallise what is it stake. We see Deputies identifying and lining up with factional leaders. Piaras Béaslaí demands of those against the Treaty to say what alternative they propose. Countess Markievicz forcefully argues for the chimerical Republic. Liam de Róiste, in a quietly electric speech, calls on the Assembly to put first and foremost what is good for the people of Ireland. Cathal Brugha makes a vitriolic speech against the person of Michael Collins. The patriot dead are invoked on both sides. Former comrades are turning into bitter enemies. Chaos is threatening on all sides. Underneath the increasingly angry speeches, the undermusic of sorrow, of tragedy, is beginning to be heard, the incipient, terrible split is coming closer. In perhaps his greatest speech in these Debates, De Valera emerges as the leader around whom those who will never accept the Treaty, will rally.
- Year2023
THE PURGE: DAYS 9–11 OF THE DEBATES
As the Debate unfolds, key figures begin to crystallise what is it stake. We see Deputies identifying and lining up with factional leaders. Piaras Béaslaí demands of those against the Treaty to say what alternative they propose. Countess Markievicz forcefully argues for the chimerical Republic. Liam de Róiste, in a quietly electric speech, calls on the Assembly to put first and foremost what is good for the people of Ireland. Cathal Brugha makes a vitriolic speech against the person of Michael Collins. The patriot dead are invoked on both sides. Former comrades are turning into bitter enemies. Chaos is threatening on all sides. Underneath the increasingly angry speeches, the undermusic of sorrow, of tragedy, is beginning to be heard, the incipient, terrible split is coming closer. In perhaps his greatest speech in these Debates, De Valera emerges as the leader around whom those who will never accept the Treaty, will rally.
- Year2023
