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The opening description of Dublin in 'Two Gallants' primarily serves to establish:
The opening description of Dublin in 'Two Gallants' primarily serves to establish:
- a mood of languid warmth and underlying stillness. (correct)
- a feeling of urban decay and social unrest.
- a sense of bustling city life and commerce.
- an atmosphere of tranquility and spiritual reflection.
Lenehan's laughter throughout his conversation with Corley is best interpreted as:
Lenehan's laughter throughout his conversation with Corley is best interpreted as:
- a facade masking his cynicism and detached observation. (correct)
- genuine amusement at Corley's witty remarks.
- a nervous reaction to his own social awkwardness.
- an attempt to encourage Corley's storytelling and confidence.
Corley's physical description, particularly the 'yachting cap' and 'jauntily slung waterproof,' contrasts most strongly with:
Corley's physical description, particularly the 'yachting cap' and 'jauntily slung waterproof,' contrasts most strongly with:
- his actual age and 'ravaged look'. (correct)
- his genuine confidence and charm.
- his sophisticated and worldly demeanor.
- his youthful energy and enthusiasm.
Lenehan is described as a 'leech' by most people. This label is primarily supported by:
Lenehan is described as a 'leech' by most people. This label is primarily supported by:
Corley's story about the 'slavey' is characterized by:
Corley's story about the 'slavey' is characterized by:
When Lenehan questions Corley about marrying the 'slavey,' Corley's reply primarily reveals:
When Lenehan questions Corley about marrying the 'slavey,' Corley's reply primarily reveals:
Corley's gait and posture, described as 'erect and swaying his head from side to side,' are most likely meant to suggest:
Corley's gait and posture, described as 'erect and swaying his head from side to side,' are most likely meant to suggest:
Lenehan's observation of the 'large faint moon circled with a double halo' serves to:
Lenehan's observation of the 'large faint moon circled with a double halo' serves to:
Lenehan’s statement, 'You’re what I call a gay Lothario,' is delivered with:
Lenehan’s statement, 'You’re what I call a gay Lothario,' is delivered with:
Corley’s preference for 'slaveys' over 'girls off the South Circular' suggests that he values:
Corley’s preference for 'slaveys' over 'girls off the South Circular' suggests that he values:
When Lenehan says, 'I know that game, he said, and it’s a mug’s game,' he is referring to:
When Lenehan says, 'I know that game, he said, and it’s a mug’s game,' he is referring to:
Lenehan’s skipping out into the road to check the time at Trinity College primarily reveals:
Lenehan’s skipping out into the road to check the time at Trinity College primarily reveals:
Corley's act of swinging his head 'to and fro as if to toss aside an insistent insect' when questioned about his plan suggests:
Corley's act of swinging his head 'to and fro as if to toss aside an insistent insect' when questioned about his plan suggests:
The harpist in Kildare Street playing 'Silent, O Moyle' contributes to the story's atmosphere by:
The harpist in Kildare Street playing 'Silent, O Moyle' contributes to the story's atmosphere by:
Lenehan’s visit to the refreshment bar and his meal of peas primarily serve to emphasize:
Lenehan’s visit to the refreshment bar and his meal of peas primarily serve to emphasize:
Lenehan’s conversation with his friends in Dame Street reveals:
Lenehan’s conversation with his friends in Dame Street reveals:
The 'young woman'’s appearance, particularly her 'stout short muscular body' and 'frank rude health,' is described to create an impression of:
The 'young woman'’s appearance, particularly her 'stout short muscular body' and 'frank rude health,' is described to create an impression of:
When Lenehan follows Corley and the young woman, his action can be interpreted as primarily driven by:
When Lenehan follows Corley and the young woman, his action can be interpreted as primarily driven by:
Corley’s 'grave gesture' of revealing the gold coin in his palm at the end of the story can be interpreted as:
Corley’s 'grave gesture' of revealing the gold coin in his palm at the end of the story can be interpreted as:
The ending of 'Two Gallants' primarily emphasizes:
The ending of 'Two Gallants' primarily emphasizes:
Flashcards
What is "Two Gallants" about?
What is "Two Gallants" about?
A story set in Dublin during the early 20th century, focusing on two men, Corley and Lenehan, as they pursue their personal desires.
Who is Lenehan?
Who is Lenehan?
He is squat and ruddy, with a taste for stories, limericks, and riddles. He is described as a 'sporting vagrant' and insensitive to discourtesy.
Who is Corley?
Who is Corley?
Corley is the son of an inspector of police. He's large, globular, and oily-looking, with a habit of staring straight ahead as if on parade.
What story does Corley tell Lenehan?
What story does Corley tell Lenehan?
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How does Lenehan deal with flattery?
How does Lenehan deal with flattery?
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What troubles Lenehan?
What troubles Lenehan?
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What does Lenehan do while waiting?
What does Lenehan do while waiting?
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What is the result of Corley's encounter?
What is the result of Corley's encounter?
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What is Lenehan's dependence on Corley?
What is Lenehan's dependence on Corley?
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Study Notes
- "Two Gallants" is a short story from James Joyce's "Dubliners".
Setting and Atmosphere
- The story is set on a grey, warm evening in Dublin in August.
- The atmosphere is initially described as mild and pleasant, with a sense of summer lingering.
- The streets are crowded with people enjoying a Sunday evening.
- The overall feeling is one of urban life, with an undercurrent of something darker or more complex.
Characters
- Corley: He is tall, burly, and self-assured, the son of a police inspector.
- Corley is currently unemployed and relies on his charm and connections to get by.
- Corley likes to talk about himself and his exploits.
- Lenehan: He is squat, ruddy-faced, and older-looking, despite his attempts to appear youthful.
- Lenehan is described as a "sporting vagrant" who is always looking for a free drink.
- He is considered a leech by many, but his wit and storytelling skills keep him in company.
- He seems to admire Corley, but there is a subtle undercurrent of mockery in his flattery.
- The Girl: She is a young woman "slavey" (maid) in a Baggot Street house.
- She has a stout, muscular body, frank rude health, fat red cheeks and unabashed blue eyes.
Plot Summary
- Corley recounts his encounter with a "slavey" he met on Dame Street.
- Corley reveals how he has been meeting her regularly, getting cigarettes and cigars from her.
- Though unsure if he should marry her, he is also wary of getting her pregnant.
- Corley arranges to meet with the girl again for the sake of obtaining something from her.
- Corley meets the girl wearing a blue dress and white sailor hat on Hume Street.
- Corley converses with the young woman, while Lenehan waits nearby.
- After walking with her for a while, Corley watches the girl enter her home and speaks with a woman at the door.
- Corley heads back toward Stephen's Green, where he meets up with Lenehan.
- To Lenehan's inquiry about the encounter, Corley opens his hand to show his companion a gold coin.
Themes
- Exploitation: Focuses on the exploitation of women by men.
- Poverty and Class: The story highlights the economic disparities in Dublin.
- Corley exploits the housemaid, who is in a lower social class than himself.
- The paralysis of Dublin society: The characters are stuck on their life and are unable to move forward.
- The city: The story emphasizes the sense of urban life.
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