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What does the protagonist recall about her father?
What does the protagonist recall about her father?
- He wore her mother's bonnet to entertain the children. (correct)
- He often spoke of traveling to foreign lands.
- He was always busy with work duties.
- He was stern and rarely showed emotion.
What does the street organ remind the protagonist of?
What does the street organ remind the protagonist of?
- Her desire to escape the city.
- A joyful memory with her friends.
- The promise she made to keep the family together. (correct)
- Her father's disapproval of music.
What phrase does the protagonist remember her mother saying?
What phrase does the protagonist remember her mother saying?
- Life goes on, dear.
- Joy comes after sorrow.
- Hold onto your dreams.
- Derevaun Seraun! (correct)
How does the protagonist feel when she is in the station with Frank?
How does the protagonist feel when she is in the station with Frank?
What action does the protagonist take when faced with her decision?
What action does the protagonist take when faced with her decision?
What inner conflict does the protagonist experience?
What inner conflict does the protagonist experience?
What emotional state does the protagonist experience when the boat whistle blows?
What emotional state does the protagonist experience when the boat whistle blows?
What does the protagonist wish for regarding her relationship with Frank?
What does the protagonist wish for regarding her relationship with Frank?
What is the main location where Eveline sits in the beginning of the story?
What is the main location where Eveline sits in the beginning of the story?
Which sensory detail is described in relation to Eveline's environment?
Which sensory detail is described in relation to Eveline's environment?
How does Eveline feel about leaving her home?
How does Eveline feel about leaving her home?
What significant change does Eveline recall about her childhood?
What significant change does Eveline recall about her childhood?
What was the primary activity of children in the field before it was developed?
What was the primary activity of children in the field before it was developed?
Which object does Eveline notice that indicates her long-standing connection to her home?
Which object does Eveline notice that indicates her long-standing connection to her home?
What does Eveline think about the priest whose photograph hangs above the harmonium?
What does Eveline think about the priest whose photograph hangs above the harmonium?
Which statement best describes the transformation of Eveline's environment?
Which statement best describes the transformation of Eveline's environment?
What were the two young children left to her charge primarily needing?
What were the two young children left to her charge primarily needing?
Why did she feel elated while watching 'The Bohemian Girl'?
Why did she feel elated while watching 'The Bohemian Girl'?
What profession did Frank hold before meeting her?
What profession did Frank hold before meeting her?
How did her father react to her relationship with Frank?
How did her father react to her relationship with Frank?
How did she end up meeting Frank after her father's decree?
How did she end up meeting Frank after her father's decree?
What was her father's attitude towards her during her illness?
What was her father's attitude towards her during her illness?
What did she reflect on as the evening deepened?
What did she reflect on as the evening deepened?
What did Frank tell her about his travels?
What did Frank tell her about his travels?
What is Eveline contemplating about her decision to leave home?
What is Eveline contemplating about her decision to leave home?
How does Eveline view her future marriage?
How does Eveline view her future marriage?
What factors have contributed to Eveline's reluctance to leave her home?
What factors have contributed to Eveline's reluctance to leave her home?
How does Eveline's father typically treat the topic of money?
How does Eveline's father typically treat the topic of money?
What does Eveline often do with her wages?
What does Eveline often do with her wages?
Why does Eveline feel unsafe at home?
Why does Eveline feel unsafe at home?
What does Eveline believe about how others would perceive her if she leaves with a fellow?
What does Eveline believe about how others would perceive her if she leaves with a fellow?
What does the reference to her black leather purse symbolize for Eveline?
What does the reference to her black leather purse symbolize for Eveline?
Study Notes
Eveline - Plot Summary
- Eveline is a young woman, living in Dublin.
- She is trapped in a life of poverty and responsibility to her family.
- Eveline's father is abusive and her mother is dead.
- She is in love with Frank, a sailor, and plans to run away with him to Buenos Aires.
- Eveline is conflicted: She wants to escape her dreary life, but also feels a sense of duty to her family.
- She is haunted by the memory of her mother and her mother’s frequent plea "Derevaun Seraun!" which means "the end of the world."
- At the North Wall, Eveline sees the ship to Buenos Aires and is overwhelmed by the magnitude of her decision.
- Ultimately, Eveline chooses to stay in Dublin.
- The story ends with Eveline frozen, clutching the railing, as Frank pleads with her to leave.
Character Analysis
- Eveline: Eveline is a young woman who feels trapped by her circumstances. She is a victim of poverty, abuse, and societal expectations for women. She longs for freedom and love, but is also burdened by a sense of duty to her family. She is paralyzed by fear and indecision.
- Frank: Frank is presented as a romantic figure, a symbol of escape and adventure. His love for Eveline is evident, but his character remains somewhat ambiguous.
- Eveline's Father: Eveline's father is a harsh and demanding man, who has a history of violence. He represents the oppressive forces that hold Eveline captive.
Themes
- Duty vs. Desire: Eveline is torn between her desire for personal happiness and her perceived duty to her family.
- The Power of Memory: Eveline's past, especially her mother's death, weighs heavily on her present decisions.
- The Limitations of a Woman's Life: Eveline's story highlights the restrictive social roles imposed on women in early 20th century Ireland, particularly for those in poverty.
- The Paralysis of Fear: Eveline is overwhelmed by fear and unable to make a decisive decision.
- The Lure of Escape: Eveline's desire to run away with Frank represents a longing for a new life, free from the constraints of her current situation.
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Explore the plot and character of Eveline, a young woman in Dublin facing the struggles of poverty and familial duty. The quiz delves into her conflicted emotions about love and responsibility, and her ultimate decision at the North Wall. Test your understanding of this poignant story by James Joyce.
