Question

What is the theme of the play the rising of the moon

Answer 1

One of the themes of the play is the subversion of national identity by colonialism. The Sergeant, no less than the escaped rebel he hopes to recapture, is a proud Irishman. However, unlike the rebel, he has chosen to suppress his identity as an Irishman in the service of British colonial rule.

Answer 2

The main theme of the rising of the moon is the identity of colonialism.

• The theme also shows loyalty and betrayal where the police have been given difficult decisions whether to be loyal to England or to be an Irish republic.
• The play tends to show that one can be put into difficult situations when it comes to choosing between things that are equally important to someone.
• The theme remains the main character about the lost identity that he has and wants to convey the message to the audience.