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. ... Originating from Dublin himself, Joyce can personally relate to the lives and situations of the characters, but more importantly to the often debilitating standards that seemed to constrict ambitions, dreams, and desires, leaving a city defined by paralysis. ... Eveline was mired in an unfulfilling life that left her caring for her family's house, a house shared with her father and siblings in which performed ...

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