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What was the English people's opinion during the famine in Ireland? Did they feel remorse or tried to help them or were they indifferent due to their prejudices or bias?
Were there any major English figures at the time who spoke out about the famine and advocated for the Irish people?
Yes, there were some notable figures who spoke out about the famine and called for English action. These include writers such as Charles Dickens and Elizabeth Gaskell, who used their platforms to raise awareness about the suffering in Ireland. Additionally, politicians such as Sir Robert Peel and Lord John Russell pushed for government intervention to provide relief to those affected by the famine.