In my opinion her decision was right because even when she had a tough life she always had her father present to be there in difficult times. Family values are more important than anything else, because in my personal value is that parents is the reason of our existence so for that reason we have a sort of invisible debt towards them. We are responsible and it is our duty to take care of our parents. I believe also, if she would have run off with Frank to the unknown world, eventually she would have regretted her act. I noticed the pressure and impatience of Frank towards Eveline. He was maybe too rough on Eveline in order to accelerate her decision; letting her the time to think of her situation and think of what is more important to her, would had been more reasonable.
She finally made the decision to stay with her parents; who at once by taking this decision she would not break the promise she had made with her mother and she would support her family instead of taking off with a total stranger. Obviously we can see that the theme of our short-story would be security and love: security I would say linking it to the fact that she is insecure of what to decide and that she doesnt know the danger waiting her outside her house. Also, if she would feel more secured with Frank in an all new world or staying with her parents c Love would be the parallel to security because she isnt sure whether she is truly in love with Frank; there again we can feel insecurity from her. Here are two scenes presented to Eveline: would it be more reasonable to decide to stay with her family or to leave with frank? If she had chosen to leave with Frank, that would had been entirely a new version of ending because there is no going back to your family after you left; you can come back but it certainly wont be the same feeling as before. An escapade with Frank could have been terrible for Eveline, because it would had been a decision she didnt plan but only from "night to day" or "south wall to North wall".
For most of her life, Eveline has been the backbone of her home. ... Her father is a drunk who would threaten Eveline and even put her down. ... Clearly, we can see the difficulty in the decision that Eveline must ultimately make. ... Eveline really does not know Frank that well. ... Eveline, now, will never know how true happiness will feel like. ...
What would influence Eveline to leave her father behind after losing her mother? ... Eveline really at this point can't decide wiether or not to leave or stay at home. ... Eveline raved and bickered a lot about how sensitive and kind Frank was to her. ... Eveline I feel made the right decision in staying home with her father. ... Maybe to Frank his getting with Eveline was something simple, but to Eveline it was something of a new beginning. ...
Eveline's character was one of the most complex, and oddest I've ever read. ... However the era being Eveline's age (20+) you were already considered an old woman. I guess one word that I can use describe Eveline would be devotion. ... Eveline's devotion to her family really impressed me. ... Another point I brought up in my introduction was that eveline was hardworking. ...
Eveline Hill is a 19-year old girl, who works in a department store in Dublin, where she is criticised and ordered around. ... Having decided to leave Dublin and her family Eveline sits at the window one evening and considers if she acts the right way. Playing a special melody, a street piano player reminds Eveline of the promise she gave her dying mother, which says that Eveline would care for the family as long as she could. But Eveline also thinks about her mother's sorrowful and self-sacrificing way of life, which ended in madness. ... Arriving at the quay, where the ship is ready to ...
Eveline The story of Eveline is a story about a girl trying to escape her life. When her mother dies Eveline makes a vow to her that she will take care of the family. ... Although Eveline had chances to leave, that vow to her mother just kept her in the abusive situation. ... The whole story focuses on Eveline trying to be saved from a horrible life. If Eveline had born a male than the story would not have had any significance or meaning. ...
Eveline knows that the life that she has with her father will never make her happy. ... 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. ...
"Eveline" is a short story written by James Joyce about a young lady who lives her life in a promise. ... Eveline looks forward to "exploring another life with Frank" (Joyce 5). ... It is in the last part of the story that really clarifies Eveline as a coward. Eveline has already been courted and won by Frank. ... When Eveline runs from him, her lack of faith and courage is shown. ...
"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. ...
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. Although I can understand Eveline's point of view, I do not agree nor would I have made her decision to stay. ...
Anxious, timid, scared, perhaps even terrified -- all these describe Eveline. ... Eveline loves her father but is fearful of him. ... Eveline wants a new life but is afraid to let go of her past. ... Although fear is not Eveline's constant companion, it is a common one. ... Eveline. ...