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A 5 page essay that considers the meaning and interpretation of this famous short story. The standard interpretation of James Joyce's short story "Araby" is that it is a coming-of-age narrative that recounts a young romantic boy's first bitter encounter with reality, as he realizes the fickle nature of women. However, as Frank Coulthard points out, there is another way of viewing this story. This interpretation argues that the true protagonist of the tale is not the romantic boy, but rather the older, embittered adult narrator who is relating this story. Considering this interpretation, Coulthard argues that the point is not that reality is tough, but rather that the repressive nature of the Dublin culture causes the boy to not only judge his hopes as foolish, but sinful (97). The writer argues this perspective. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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realizes the fickle nature of women. However, as Frank Coulthard points out, there is another way of viewing this story. This interpretation argues that the true protagonist of the tale
is not the romantic boy, but rather the older, embittered adult narrator who is relating this story. Considering this interpretation, Coulthard argues that the point is not that reality is
tough, but rather that the repressive nature of the Dublin culture causes the boy to not only judge his hopes as foolish, but sinful (97). Evidence is offered for
this interpretation from the first sentence of the story, which states that North Richard Street was "blind" and, therefore, "quiet," except for the "hour when the Christian Brothers School set
the boys free" (Joyce 20). This choice of words immediately set the tone for considering Catholicism as repressive. The language throughout Joyces description of the neighborhood is designed to convey
a sense of foreboding and oppression. The former tenant of their house, a priest, died. The houses themselves are described as "blind" and having "brown imperturbable faces" (Joyce 20). The
time of year is winter, so dusk comes early and the houses were already "somber," against a "space of sky...the color of everlasting violet" (Joyce 20). The opening description of
the city contrasts with his depiction of the boys at play, trying gamely to be frolicsome and experience the joy of childhood against the somberness of their environment, "desiring joy
in an environment that forbade it" (Coulthard 98). As this demonstrates, the language Joyce uses is extremely poetic; however, even this feature emphasizes the overall mood of the narrative.
Norris points out that in "Araby," the reader encounters some of Joyces most lyrical and most poetic prose (309). However, it is as if Joyce intended for the beauty of
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