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What were some questions I thought of while reading Angela’s Ashes?
1.) During this time period, were there any schools that were not run by churches (Whether they be Catholic or not)?
2.) What motives did the English have for oppressing the Irish?
3.) What were some methods the English used against the Irish to acquire and maintain control?
4.) World War II is mentioned during this memoir. Which side did the Irish people support and why?
5.) Did any other country or foreign program offer aid to the Irish civilians living in poverty?
Abby Cervelloni
My grandfather of 80 yrs was born and raised in Ireland. He had a rough Catholic childhood full of poverty and loss. I chose to read Angela’s Ashes because the author, Frank McCourt, went through parallel hardships and I wanted to learn more about my heritage. This summer I went to Ireland and even visited my grandfather’s tiny hometown, so i got to experience the setting of my book as I read it.
