What would influence Eveline to leave her father behind after losing her mother? "Insecurity", you would think but a rough, abusive and scary household explains it all. Eveline's household is really screwed up now, considering her mom's passing leaving nothing but words of wisdom, an abusive husband, and a tough decision. Eveline really at this point can't decide wiether or not to leave or stay at home. Even though Eveline really never got out the house due to her little siblings and chores, she still happened to meet a man by the name of Frank who happened to steal her heart. Eveline raved and bickered a lot about how sensitive and kind Frank was to her. Maybe Eveline wasn't getting enough love and support from her father, but to pour emotions into someone like that says a lot. Right now Eveline could only hope this is a dream come true for her, to hear how Frank cares so much for her and how he wants to take her away with him to a better life. Having been through abusive situations by her father, Eveline makes the right decision by staying with her family rather than leaving with frank.
The problems that Eveline had faced in her house made her decision to leave with Frank very questionable. You see Eveline just wanted to be treated normal by her father, but because of his violent nature, didn't make her think twice about leaving with Frank. So when her mother passed away with this dying wish and promise for her to keep up on the house, and to take care of her dad, Eveline put this in the back of her head and thought about it. By Eveline promising this to her mother, she feels that this is one of her main duties if life. In Eveline's defense, staying at home with her father and little siblings was the best thing for her.
Eveline I feel made the right decision in staying home with her father. First of all Eveline really loves her father, but because of his behavior feels insecure of his ways.
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. ...
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. ...
