Question

 

iv) Justify the title of the drama “The Rising of The Moon”​

Answer 1

Answer:

Generally the title of work of art is the cream of it’s content. A title which runs parallel with the theme is called an appropriate title. “The Rising of the Moon” is not an exception to it. In fact the title is highly suggestive of the sub-matter of the play.

The word ‘Rising’ is suggestive word. It suggests the elevation from one stage to another.

Let us briefly analise the background of the play. The Ireland was being ruled over by the British Government. The Irish people had been persecuted by the British Government. When the persecution became unbearable the people of Ireland raised their voices and started a movement of their motherland. The Irish people wanted to deny the British rulers and to make Ireland free.

The word ‘Moon’ is also a suggestive word. The soothing rays of the moon cast on Earth, bring forth an environment free from irritation. The atmosphere of Ireland was vitiated by the renting of the British rulers. With the departure of the British rulers from the soil of Ireland, the unrest will be out and peace will be pervading in the air of Ireland.

So the expression “The Rising of the Moon” suggests the end of the British persecution. Freedom is going to take the place of bondage, independence to dependence. Hence title of the play is apt and appropriate, just and justified.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Usually, a piece of art's title sums up its best ideas. An acceptable title is one that corresponds with the theme. There is no exception to this rule in "The Rising of the Moon." The play's sub-theme is very strongly hinted to in the title.

The word "rising" is ambiguous. It implies moving up from one stage to another.

Let's quickly examine the play's history. The British government was in charge of Ireland. The British government had oppressed the Irish people. The Irish people lifted their voices and began a struggle for their motherland when the persecution became intolerable. The Irish people desired the independence of Ireland from British domination.

Moon is a provocative term as well. The moon's calming rays create an environment free from irritants on Earth. The British rulers' tenancy poisoned the climate in Ireland. The disturbance will end and peace will reign over Ireland as soon as the British rulers leave the country's soil.

Conclusion:

The phrase "The Rising of the Moon" therefore denotes the end of British oppression. Bondage will be replaced by freedom, and independence will replace reliance. As a result, the play's title is sensible, reasonable, and fitting.

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