"araby's" setting reinforces the theme and the characters by using the imagery of light and darkness. ... James Joyce's story begins at dusk and continues throught the eveing during the winter. ... James Joyce uses the bright light when describing Mangan's sister, in order to give her a heavenly presence. ... James Joyce uses the light at the bazaar to be bright and open, but it is dark and closed. ... James Joyce uses the setting to symbolize a key concept of the story. ...

• Word Count: 365
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School

The use of light and dark to develop setting is seen in the short story by James Joyce "Araby". ... Joyce wants us to look at the characters physical environment and think of it as a cold harsh place. ... This is evident by Joyce in his constant reference to dark to describe the characters environment. ... Joyce shows this when he writes, " her figure defined by the light from the half-opened door." ... The social climate of the story was shown by Joyce in a couple of different circumstances. ...

• Word Count: 799
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School