"Eveline" is a short story written by James Joyce about a young lady who lives her life in a promise. ... Joyce opens the story with Eveline remembering old neighbors like "the Waters" (4) who have since escaped east to England because they were not opposed to leaving their home. ... In the story, Eveline's sudden impulse drives her to admit that "He would save her" (Joyce 6) if she goes with him east across the seas. Eveline looks forward to "exploring another life with Frank" (Joyce 5). ... Joyce portrays Eveline as being a coward, because only a coward would follow a path that...

• Word Count: 943
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

The main character, Eveline, has a very important choice to make. ... Eveline was infatuated with Frank; he was a sailor that she was eager to start a live with. ... Secretly, Eveline agreed to leave with him by the night-boat. ... At the end of the story, Eveline makes the choice to stay with her father. ... Death is mentioned frequently throughout "Eveline....

• Word Count: 637
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

James Joyce's "Eveline" illustrates a young woman growing up in a poor neighborhood. ... Eveline herself is very unhappy with her life. ... Eveline lives a hard and hopeless life. ... This is causing Eveline a great deal of sorrow. ... He tells Eveline to come with him to Buenos Aires. ...

• Word Count: 1130
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School