Dubliners In James Joyce's novel, Dubliners, the author presents several short vignettes that all involve characters living in Dublin at the dawn of the 20th century. ... Joyce utilizes this fact in several of his stories as a debilitating factor in the lives of certain characters. ... However, at the moment of departure Eveline begins to develop second thoughts. Although the promise of escape from Dublin is only steps away, Eveline is literally paralyzed and unable to get on the boat. ... This moment defines the type of religious paralysis that Joyce so openly disdains. ...

• Word Count: 1345
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate