Ulsters Appeal - Unionist postcard
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Ulsters Appeal - Unionist postcard
Ulsters Appeal - Intreat me not to leave thee.... (Ruth 1:16) - The personification of Ulster pleads with England not to abandon her, whilst Scotland (holding the Act of Union) stands passively by. Date: circa 1910s
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Ulsters Appeal: Intreat Me Not to Leave Thee... (Ruth 1:16) - A poignant and evocative image from the 1910s, this Unionist postcard personifies Ulster as a distressed woman, imploring England not to abandon her. With tears in her eyes and arms outstretched, Ulster clings to England, her heartfelt plea echoing the biblical quote from the Book of Ruth, "Intreat me not to leave thee, and to turn back from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God." Scotland, symbolized by a figure in the background, stands passively by, holding the Act of Union. The contrast between the active and emotional Ulster and the passive Scotland underscores the sense of urgency and desperation in Ulster's plea. The archetypal imagery of the weeping woman and the steadfast companion resonated deeply with Unionist sentiment during this tumultuous period in Irish history, as the threat of Home Rule and the potential separation of Ulster from the rest of the United Kingdom loomed large. This powerful and evocative image speaks to the deep emotional connection many Unionists felt towards Ulster and the United Kingdom, and their fervent desire to remain a part of the Union. The quote from Ruth 1:16 serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring bonds of loyalty and commitment, even in the face of adversity.
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