HF A RIC rebel

*Philip Mackenzie had always been a loyal British citizen, serving in the Royal Irish Constabulary (R.I.C) for several years. However, his time in Ireland during the Easter Rising of 1916 had left him with a sense of confusion and uncertainty about his role in the conflict. He had witnessed firsthand the violence and bloodshed that had engulfed Dublin, and had been forced to confront the deep-seated resentment and anger that many Irish people felt towards the British government. Despite his initial shock and dismay, Philip began to develop a sense of admiration for the rebels' courage and determination, and found himself questioning his own loyalties and beliefs. As the rebellion continued to spread throughout the country, Philip found himself torn between his duty to the British crown and his growing sympathy for the Irish cause. He struggled to make sense of the chaos and confusion that surrounded him, and was left with a profound sense of uncertainty about the future of Ireland and his place in it.*