Irish Booker Prize winner 'astonished' by Dublin disturbances

The speaker reflects on the timeless nature of certain energies and the purpose of their book, which is to convey that these energies persist throughout history. They emphasize the need for deeper responses to these ideas and suggest that events in Dublin can be seen as a warning.

What does the speaker recognize about the energy mentioned?

• It is a temporary occurrence.

• It is only found in certain places.

• It is always present beneath the surface.

• It is a new phenomenon.

What is the main purpose of the book according to the speaker?

• To entertain the readers.

• To convey a message about timeless events.

• To provide a warning.

• To document historical facts.

How does the speaker suggest we respond to the ideas presented in the book?

• By deepening our responses.

• By accepting them without question.

• By ignoring them.

• By dismissing them as irrelevant.

What does the speaker imply about the events in Dublin?

• They are a recent development.

• They should be seen as a warning.

• They are insignificant.

• They are unrelated to the book's message.

What is the speaker's view on how we should perceive the events in Dublin?

• As a scientific discovery.

• As a warning.

• As a historical event.

• As a fictional story.