Dubliners Review!

"The Sisters" Setting

• Primary setting is the sitting room of Father Flynn's sisters.

Allusions to Inappropriate Relationship

• The boy's admiration for Father Flynn's religious devotion
• Father Flynn's influence on the boy's religious education
• The boy's recurring nightmares about Father Flynn, allude to an inappropriate relationship between Father Flynn and the narrator

Father Flynn's Death and Paralysis

• Father Flynn's spiritual paralysis is mirrored by his physical illness and eventual death.

Significance of July 1st

• July 1st marks the day in 1690 that Protestant forces defeated the Roman Catholic Jacobites, changing the state of religion and Catholicism in Ireland forever.

Importance of Last Rites

• The aunt's confirmation that Father Flynn received the appropriate last rites for the dead reassures the narrator that Father Flynn died in peace.

The Day of Death

• The boy notices the day of Father Flynn's death was gloomy and rainy.

Simony

• "Simony" refers to the buying or selling of sacred or spiritual things.

Dublin's Portrayal

• Dublin is portrayed as a city that traps its residents in cycles of stasis and unfulfilled dreams.

Boy's Feeling Towards Death

• The boy feels relief mixed with guilt in "The Sisters."

Religious Conflict

• The Catholic-Protestant divide in Ireland played a significant role in the tension between Irish nationalists and unionists in the 19th and 20th centuries.

"An Encounter"

• The Union Jack, Pluck, and the Halfpenny Marvel act as inspiration for daydreams and adventure for the narrator.

Derisive Slang

• "Swaddlers" was derisive slang meaning 'Protestant' in early 20th-century Dublin.

Common Trait of Alluded Figures

• Thomas Moore, Sir Walter Scott, and Lord Lytton are all writers in "An Encounter."

Motivation to Skip School

• The boys are inspired by adventure stories and seek excitement, which motivates the boys to skip school in "An Encounter."

Term for Skipping School

• "Coping" is used to describe skipping school in “An Encounter."

Comparison of Childhood Portrayal

• Both "An Encounter" and "The Sisters" portray childhood as a time of confusion and disillusionment.

Abandonment of the Quest

• The boys' abandonment of their quest to visit the Pigeon House symbolizes the unattainability of true escape from societal constraints.

Dublin's Influence

• Dublin is portrayed as a stifling environment, preventing true escape in An Encounter.

Symbol of Longing

• The Silk Road is a main symbol of the boys' longing for freedom in “An Encounter".

Narrators' Epiphanies

• Narrators' epiphanies in "The Sisters," "An Encounter," and "Araby" all revolve around disillusionment and the limitations of life in Dublin.

"Araby" Purpose

• The ultimate purpose of the trip to the Araby in "Araby" is to buy a gift for a crush.

Character Allusion

• Mangan and Mangan's sister in "Araby" are probably an allusion to a romantic Irish poet.

Poem Allusion

• The tale of a knight's quest mirrors the narrator's journey to impress his crush, which makes the poem quoted in "Araby" an appropriate allusion.

Paralysis in "Araby"

• Arriving at the bazaar too late to buy a gift causes feelings of paralysis in the narrator of "Araby."

Symbolic Element

• The bazaar symbolizes the narrator's romanticized view of the world in "Araby."

Narrative Tone

• "Araby" has a more hopeful and romantic tone, while "The Sisters" has a more somber, reflective tone.

Literary Device

• Irony is most prominent, as the bazaar fails to live up to the narrator's expectations in the narrator's journey to Araby.

Darkness and Light

• Darkness represents the narrator's confusion, while light symbolizes his fleeting fantasies in "Araby."

Catholic Guilt

• The narrator's obsession with Mangan's sister is portrayed as shameful and voyeuristic, with parallels to confession, reflecting elements of Catholic guilt.

Literary Device

• Personification is used to describe the houses on the narrator's street in “Araby."

Prevention From Leaving

• Her fear and guilt ultimately prevents Eveline from leaving with Frank in “Eveline".

Eveline Phrase Significance

• "Derevaun Seraun" translates directly to "escape now" in Joyce's “Eveline".

Literary Device

• Simile is used to describe Eveline's face at the docks at the end of “Eveline".

Common Theme

• Paralysis and inability to change one's life is a common theme in "Eveline" and "A Little Cloud."

Holding Back Aspect

• The uncertainty of her new life holds Eveline back despite the humiliating nature of her present situation.

Neighborhood Symbolism

• The change in Eveline's neighborhood symbolizes the inevitability of change.

Represented Emotion

• "All the seas of the world tumbled about her heart' best represents Eveline's fear and instability in the face of leaving with Frank.

Tone Description

• Tone of "Eveline" is melancholic and nostalgic.

Imagery

• Dark, oppressive settings reflect despair in Dublin.

"Eveline" and Irish Identity

Eveline's loyalty to her family and her sense of duty, reflect Irish national identity.

Emphasis on the Irish

• Joyce's story "After the Race" emphasizes their feelings of inadequacy compared to the rest of Europe about the Irish.

Setting Significance

• Dublin carries a false sense of importance in "After the Race".

Symbolism of Circular Track

• The circular track of the car race symbolizes the futile nature of Jimmy's pursuits in “After the Race.”

Villona's Role

• Villona serves as a contrast to Jimmy's internal conflict in “After the Race".

Stream-Of-Consciousness

• It emphasizes the chaotic and fragmented nature of Jimmy's thoughts.

Jimmy Doyle's Motivation

• Jimmy Doyle's main motivation is to gain social acceptance throughout “After the Race".

"Mask of Capital"

• Jimmy is also "wearing a mask," pretending to belong to the elite world of wealth and privilege in “After the Race".

Jimmy's Attitude Reflects

• Jimmy feels only mild regret because he assumes his father will bail him out.

Imagery Symbolizes

• The imagery of the cars and the race primarily symbolize the futility of Irish attempts to modernize.

Tone Difference

• "After the Race" is enthusiastic but hollow, while "Clay" is quietly resigned and somber.

Toreador Fashion

• To wear something "toreador fashion" probably means over the shoulder like a Spanish bullfighter.

Main Topic

• The main topic of Corley and Lenehan's discussion is Corley's scheme to charm a maid into giving him money.

Ironic Title Contrast

• The title suggests noble behavior but features morally dubious and exploitative characters in Two Gallants.

Wealth Imagery

• "After the Race" employs imagery of wealth and extravagance to highlight themes of social aspiration.

"Pulling the Devil by His Tail"

• He is in pursuit of success through dishonest means, based on the metaphor "pulling the devil by his tail".

Dublin's Setting

• The two main characters wander around the city aimlessly, showcasing their lack of direction and the deficit of opportunity which affects the themes of alienation/disillusionment.

Lenehan's Imagination

• Lenehan imagines a warm fire and a warm meal provided by a faceless individual when he considers the idea of settling down.

Imagery Symbolizes

• In "Two Gallants," the recurring imagery of circular movement in the city streets most likely symbolizes the endless cycle of moral corruption in Dublin

"Harp, Symbol of Lost Grace"

• It symbolizes Ireland's cultural decline and the characters' moral corruption.

Prominent Stylistic Feature

• Free indirect discourse, allowing readers to enter the thoughts of characters seamlessly is frequently used.

Polly Must Marry

• In "The Boarding House" in Joyce's, she's pregnant.

Mrs Mooney's Nickname

• Mrs. Mooney, "The Madame" goes by in “The Boarding House,” which in implies something negative about her establishment.

Obligated to Marry

• He feels pressure from societal expectations to marry Polly.

Dublin's Influence

• The small size of the city means everyone knows each other's business in Dublin.

Title Hints at Themes

Symbolizes a transactional space where social interactions have economic motives.

Joyce's Tone

• Joyce's tone is cynical, presenting her as calculating and manipulative.

Motif Present

• The motif of closed doors and dead-end streets consistently represents the characters' sense of entrapment.

Polly's Transition

• Polly recognizes that she holds some power over Mr. Doran

Confession Significance

• Serves as a way to clear his conscience, reinforcing the expectation that he must marry Polly to atone for his sin.

Paralysis Manifest

• Mr. Doran feels trapped by social expectations, while Little Chandler feels paralyzed by his own unfulfilled dreams.

Chandler's Response

• He does nothing and accepts his life for what it is.

Dublin Inspired

• Dublin feels trapped by the city's oppressive atmosphere and societal expectations.

Theme Explores

• Struggle between aspiration and reality is explored Through Chandler's character.

Effect on Characters

• They feel trapped and unable to pursue opportunities beyond the city.

Narrative Technique

• Stream of consciousness is used to juxtapose Chandler’s inner thoughts with external reality.

Figurative Language

• Personification is used to express his lack of agency.

Family Relationship Difference

• Chandler recognizes the value of his family, while Farrington views his family as nonentities.

Personality Aspect

• Gallaher is brash and assertive, whereas Chandler is shy and conventional.

Main Shared Theme

• They are all constrained by societal expectations, leading to lives of emotional paralysis.

Male Frustration

• Use imagery of entrapment to symbolize male paralysis in Irish society.

Suitable Counterpart

• He takes his frustration out on his son, just like his boss takes it out on him.

Caraway Seed

• He believed it would help settle his stomach when drinking alcohol.

Coping With Frustration

• He goes out drinking with his friends to cope with frustration.

Arm-Wrestling Match Symbol

• Symbol of his financial difficulties.

Role of Religion

• It reflects the superficial way religion is used to cope with deeper issues.

Reflects Internal Struggle

• "His body ached to do something, to rush out and revel in violence.” reflects Farrington’s internal struggle.

Contrasted Character

• Eveline's concern for others prevents her from pursuing her desires, whereas Farrington's insensitivity leads to violence.

Phrase Suggests

• B. He feels a profound sense of failure and frustration.

Character of Dublin

• The character of Dublin symbolizes a prison that traps individuals in cycles of despair.

Dubliners Story

• "Counterparts" reflects the slang use of the working-class status.

"Clay" Significance

• Choosing clay in the Hallow Eve game indicates an early death.

"The Pillar"

• D. a statue of the English admiral Nelson in Dublin.

Joe Donnelly Is

• Maria's brother.

Best Describes Life

• Focused on routine and modest tasks

Eveline and Maria

• Both are trapped by societal expectations and personal obligations.

Not a Marriage Symbol

• Dress

###Clay Never Appearing

• Highlights themes of missed opportunities and buried emotion.

Joyce's Tone

• Dramatic irony.

Tone Compared

• B. "A Mother" is more satirical, while "Clay" is more somber and reflective about women's limitations.

Best Contrast

• It concludes with a sense of epiphany and reflection on the deeper forces at work in Gabriel's life.

Painful Case Referred To

• The tragic Ideath of Mrs. Sinico.

End Relationship

• She is intimate during a conversation

View Before Learning

• He views life as unremarkable but comfortable.

Imagery Represents

• Decay and paralysis in his life.

How Compare

• Culminate in bad opportunities.

Reactions To death

Feels indifferent.

Nature Of Death

• A reflection of Duffys impact on her life.

Going To Pub Is

• Downfull Mrs. Sinico alcoholic.

Main Difference In Stories

• "Counterparts" is more humorous, while "A PainfulCase" is more tragic and reflective.

Imagery Of Sound

• . The silence in Mr. Duffy's life symbolizes the emotional disconnect and missed

Not A Nickname

• Lord

Joyce's Meaning Is

• Inhertited throne late.

Meaning Of Leaf

• Loyalty to Irish nationalism and memory of Parnell

Satirized

• Those in local apathy following death.

Contributes Tension

• Instigates conflict

Symbolized

• New political generatiom.

Atmosphere

• Turn Somber

Two Character

Farring ton and JIMMY

Why Is Possible So Controversial

• Symbolized British Speech in Ireland

Role Of Fire

• Source of emotional warmth.

Significantly Of Katleen

• Represents mothers expectations.

How Do Mooney And Kerny

Manipulating favorable for Marriage.

Theme Unites

Dissatisfaction with life

Reflect Broader

• Society's Impetus

Exemflied Theme

• The frustration of personal

final Remark

• Women were expected to be reverent and graciousness

Daughter's career

• A mother

Suggest about class

Attempts to rise above one's class often result in embarrassment or failure.

Rejection affect

• Rejection contribution led him to be isolated.

Imagery

• Reflect Ireland's identity.

Thematic Similatity

• Symbolize the Moral paralysis of Dublin Society.

Metaphor

• Spitiutal Accountant

Significance

• Commitent Traditional Irish Culture

Conversation Reveal

• Super ficial is reflected on his lives.

Significant of Last Name

• Name And Light Symbol.

Challenge Typical

• Attend Church do is not to genuine chance.

Primarily critiques

• Grace's.

Development

• Show sign of growth and redemption.