"Eveline" One thing I noticed in James Joyce's "Eveline" is that the main character only wants to marry the man she is dating to escape the pain and anguish that she grew up in. Eveline growing up has put up with watching her father abuse her mother and when she dies, Eveline becomes the victim. ... Eveline at first seems very excited to leave her home. ... Joyce portrays this by not even mentioning her name, Eveline, until the thought of moving to an unknown country with a man that she is to marry. ... Unfortunately, Eveline does not love him. ...

• Word Count: 518
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Eveline has been living in Dublin her whole life. ... Eveline knows nothing other than her life at home. ... Eveline's environment will never be different. ... Eveline was afraid of all of these changes. ... Eveline also has a very boring life at home. ...

• Word Count: 1067
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Eveline herself is very unhappy with her life. ... Eveline lives a hard and hopeless life. ... This is causing Eveline a great deal of sorrow. ... The relationship between Eveline and her father is unpleasantly sad. ... He tells Eveline to come with him to Buenos Aires. ...

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