Abstract. This article describes how the remembrance of
historical events contributes to, and is shaped by, nationalism in Ireland
and Quebec. Remembered historical events contribute to the growth of
nationalism if they serve at least one of five purposes: defining the
conceptual boundaries of the nation, reinforcing a sense of pride in the
nation's achievements, evoking feelings of pity and indignation at
the losses suffered by the nation, legitimizing the actions or principles
of present-day leaders, or inspiring a belief that the nation will
eventually triumph. Eight remembered events, four in Ireland and four in
Quebec, are discussed in relation to these five purposes. The article
concludes that historical remembrance has been a more powerful influence
on nationalism in Ireland than in Quebec.Résumé. Cet article raconte comment le souvenir
des évenements historiques contribue au renforcement du
nationalisme en Irlande et au Québec. Le souvenir d'un
évenement historique aura cet effet s'il aide … definir
la communauté nationale,s'il stimule des sentiments de la
pitié et de l'indignation envers la nation et ses
tribulations, s'il légitime les actions et les idées
des nationalistes actuels, ou s'il encourage l'esperance que la
nation va triompher contre ses adversaires. L'article examine quatre
evenements historiques, irlandais ou québécois, avec le but
de déterminer s'ils contribuent … ces cinq objectifs.
Selon sa conclusion, l'influence des souvenirs historiques a
été plus puissante en Irlande q'au Québec, ce
qui explique la plus grande intensité du nationalisme
irlandais.
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