Frank O'Connor
"Guests of the Nation"
1
The story is about differences and commonalities, nations and individuals. Explain how these four concepts are addressed through the relationship between the British and the Irish men.
2
Connect this story with the history of Ireland. How does O'Connor's use of fiction address the political struggles in Ireland?
3
Examine the concept of duty in this story and explain the significance of the sentence, "I could never make out what duty was myself."
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