Trinity (novel) facts for kids
Trinity is an exciting novel written by an American author named Leon Uris. It was first published in 1976. This book was super popular, staying at the top of The New York Times Best Sellers list for many weeks in both 1976 and 1977!
The story of Trinity brings together the lives of several families in Ireland. You'll meet the Larkins and O'Neills, who are Catholic farmers from a made-up town called Ballyutogue in County Donegal. Then there are the Macleods, who are Protestant workers from the shipyards in Belfast. The book also introduces the Hubbles.
This novel shares many important moments from Irish history. It covers events from the terrible time of the Great Famine in the 1840s all the way up to the Easter Rising in 1916.
Contents
Exploring the Story of Trinity
The main character, Conor, helps his father on their farm. His best friend, Seamus O'Neill, goes to school in town. Their teacher is a Protestant man named Andrew Ingram. Mr. Ingram teaches the boys how powerful books can be and shares stories about their Irish ancestors.
Conor's Journey to Derry
As they grow up, Seamus goes to college in Belfast. Conor, meanwhile, travels to Derry. In a part of Derry called Bogside, Conor sees how difficult life is for the Irish people. This area has been struggling since before the Great Famine, which happened between 1845 and 1852. Many Catholic people in Derry are having a very hard time. They feel held back by the Protestant groups who control the jobs and unions there.
Fighting for Irish Freedom
In Derry, Conor meets other Irish people who feel the same way. They are tired of the unfair treatment of Catholics by Protestants. This small group, with help from some Irish politicians, forms a group called the Republican Brotherhood. This group is like the beginning of Sinn Féin, and it starts to spread the idea of freedom across Ireland.
What Happens Next?
A sequel to Trinity was published in 1995. It's called Redemption. This second book helps to finish many of the stories and questions left open in Trinity.
