Symbols

• Terrible Beauty: This means something both scary and beautiful. The rising caused pain but also a new hope for Ireland.
• Green: Green is the color of Ireland. When Yeats says “wherever green is worn,” he means all Irish people.
• Hearts with One Purpose: This shows the rebels had only one goal—to free Ireland. Their hearts were focused and strong.
• Sacrifice: The act of giving life for the country is a symbol of true love and bravery.

Main Message:

• Brave people change history.
• Sacrifice brings new hope.