In the short story, "Eveline", written by James Joyce, the reader is introduced to the life of a young woman torn between duty and desire, the known and unknown. ... Days before her death, Eveline promised to her to "keep the home together as long as she could" (Joyce 6).Keeping this in mind, Eveline cares for her two younger brothers that had been left to her responsibility. ... "I know these sailor chaps," he said (Joyce 5). ... Although she describes him as " very kind, manly, [and] open-hearted" (Joyce 5), what Eveline knows about Frank is only what he tells her. ... Instead, Eveline c...

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• Grade Level: High School

In James Joyce's story "Eveline" we read of a young women that is fighting with her inner feelings on whether to leave everything she has ever had or to elope with the possible man of her dreams. Eveline has taken over the motherly role in her family after the mother lost her life due to a terrible illness. ... But now, Eveline could not hide like in days past. ... Eveline also felt excitement in the idea of starting a new life. ... This feeling of guilt is what led Eveline to not board the ship with Frank who she so much loved. ...

• Word Count: 348
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School

James Joyce is telling the story of a scared young girl, unsure about what to do with her life. ... Frank was a sailor with whom Eveline was going to run away with. ... Eveline also believed that her mother had gone crazy right before she died. ... The story of Eveline and her family's life is very sad. ... Eveline's mother and brother both passed away when she was at a young age. ...

• Word Count: 780
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School