A Long Long Way

by

Sebastian Barry

“Ave Maria”

In A Long Long Way, the “Ave Maria” hymn symbolizes Willie Dunne’s growth from a young, naïve boy to an older, experienced soldier, which occurs in part as he loses his friends and…

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Christy Moran’s Medal

Christy Moran’s medal represents the idea that the Irish soldiers in the British Army are inextricably bound to both Ireland and England. Christy earns his medal for his brave fighting during the capture of…

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