"Eveline"by James Joyce

Book Review # 117243

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An analysis of the main themes in "Eveline" by James Joyce.

1,237 words () | 6 sources | MLA | 2006 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper identifies the theme of politics within Dublin, the issue of gender, and the theme of a state of paralysis and epiphany as the primary themes in James Joyce's work "Eveline". The paper analyzes each theme in detail and presents examples of how Joyce expressed these themes in the story. The paper concludes that James Joyce does a wonderful job at leaving the reader in suspense at the end of most of his stories.

From the Paper:

"After reading Eveline and other stories by James Joyce, I have discovered many underlying themes. Some of these themes are gender issues, politics and paralysis. James Joyce writes about life in Dublin, and deals with issues of the time. Joyce has been known to evoke an epiphany at the end of his stories. Eveline is no different. Eveline moves thorough life under the command of her father and society, oppressed. She tries to live up to social norms and to keep her family together after her mother's death. She reaches a decision to leave, yet has a moment of paralysis and decides against it."

Sample of Sources Used:

Begnal, Michael. "Joyce in the City: The Significance of Space". Syracuse University Press
Matthews, Kathleen. "A woman's Place: Gender Discourse in James Joyce's Eveline". Associated Content. 2007 www.associatedcontent.com
Norris, Margot. "Dubliners" by James Joyce. Norton Critical Edition. First edition 2006
T.B. "A woman of her Time". Critical analysis of James Joyce's Eveline. Associated Content. 2007 www.associatedcontent.com
Unknown. "Eveline". Notes on Short Stories. www.answers.com