Easter, 1916 by William Butler Yeats

   One of the most infamous poems to come out of the tragic events of Bloody Sunday was William Butler Yeats's Easter, 1916 poem. The poem was released in the same year as the event, on September 25, 1916. The poem was released to highlight the fallen leaders of the rising, that was executed by shooting after their trial. Within each stanza, Yeats dedicates a small memorial highlight to each leader. Through his words, he was able to portray these heroines as normal people that the reader can relate to. To show the audience that it does not take someone special to make a difference. Just like these events generated hope for the people of Ireland, this poem took the extra mile to make others feel as they can make a difference as well.