O'Flaherty V. C.

O'Flaherty V. C. is a play written by the renowned Irish playwright, George Bernard Shaw. The play is set during the Victorian era and follows the story of Private Terence O'Flaherty, an Irish soldier who is awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery in battle. The play explores the consequences of heroism and the impact it can have on an individual's life.The story begins with O'Flaherty returning home to his small Irish village after receiving the Victoria Cross. He is greeted as a hero by his fellow villagers, but he soon discovers that his newfound fame has come at a cost. He is no longer able to live a normal life, and his actions are constantly scrutinized by the public.As the play unfolds, O'Flaherty struggles to come to terms with his new status as a hero. He is torn between his desire for a quiet life and his duty to serve his country. He also faces opposition from his family, who are resentful of his newfound fame, and from his commanding officers, who want to use him as a propaganda tool.Throughout the play, Shaw explores themes of heroism, nationalism, and the impact of war on society. He also uses O'Flaherty's story to critique the Victorian era's obsession with military glory and the way that soldiers were often treated as expendable assets.Overall, O'Flaherty V. C. is a thought-provoking and engaging play that offers a unique perspective on the nature of heroism and the impact it can have on individuals and society as a whole.O'FLAHERTY. If you'd been brought up by my mother, sir, you'd know better than to joke about her. What I'm telling you is the truth; and I wouldn't tell it to you if I could see my way to get out of the fix I'll be in when my mother comes here this day to see her boy in his glory, and she after thinking all the time it was against the English I was fighting.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.