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This paper digs beneath the main theme of James Joyce's story, "The Dead," to determine if, indeed, the short story is also a reflection of the author's disdain of and contempt for Ireland. Bibliography lists five sources.
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land of his birth, many critics have claimed that Joyces Ireland is a bleak vista, containing shallow people, shallow rituals and meaningless relationships that are entirely devoid of any kind
of communications. As Joyce himself was fearful of ending up a perennial Dubliner (which is why he left Ireland in the first place for "The Continent"), there likely is merit
to the critical analyses of Joyce as an Irish expat who doesnt mind being one. Joyces lashing out against Ireland can also
be found in a story that has, as its main themes, death and sexuality. "The Dead," in very subliminal ways, also outlines Joyces criticism of and mockery toward the Ireland
of his youth. Comments and overview of "The Dead" "The Dead" is the final story of Joyces collection of short stories entitled
The Dubliners, which was published in 1914. "The Dead," with its frequent emphasis on a dead society peopled by glittering people, also criticizes humankinds egos, while making a statement about
the shortness of life on earth (James Joyces "The Dead"). The story takes place at a party during the Christmas season, on
Twelfth Night, the eve of Epiphany which is defined by Joyce as a sudden shining down of reason and awareness, a "sudden spiritual manifestation . . ." (Jones) The party
is hosted by three elderly sisters, whose nephew Gabriel attends, with his wife, Gretta. Gabriel is the favorite of all three aunts, and Gabriel doesnt deny it. He revels in
the role, in fact, imagines his own greatness because of his jobs as a high school teacher and as a local book reviewer (Jones). That, along with the fact that
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