Question

1.
Why was Father Gilligan 'weary'? Was he only tired physically or also exhausted
mentally? Justify your answer with examples from the poem.​

Answer 1

The answer has been stated below.

Explanation:

The Ballad of Father Gilligan poem by William Butler Yeats.

• Peter Gilligan was an old priest who was wearied and tired.
• The old priest was wearied and tired because he worked day and night.
• In his village, people called the Father Gilligan when someone died or was sick.
• While performing these rites, day and night, Father Gilligan became weary and tired.
• Father Gilligan was tired both physically and mentally because he had no peace, no rest, no hoy because people were dying. This made him exhausted mentally. "I have no rest, nor joy, nor peace, For people die and die" (Quoted text)
• Father was tired physically also when he said "God forgive! My body spake, not I!"

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Answer 2

Answer:

Peter Gilligan was an old priest who was wearied and tired. The old priest was wearied and tired because he worked day and night. In his village, people called the Father Gilligan when someone died or was sick. While performing these rites, day and night, Father Gilligan became weary and tired.