The man standing at the edge of the bowl holds a knife and flag that reads "Clan na Gael." Clan na Gael was an organization that desired Irish independence and used violence to fight British oppression. Until the formal
establishment of the Irish free state in 1922, Ireland was controlled by the British empire.
The caption reads, "The Mortar of Assimilation-and the one element that won't mix."
Please answer the following questions:
A. What symbols do you see in this political cartoon? What do they represent?
B. What do you see happening is this picture? What is the overall story being told in the cartoon?
C. How does the Author feel about assimilation? Is it good for the country or bad?
D. Does the Author think the Irish will ever be full citizens with equal rights.