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Joyce weaves themes of duty, family, and identity to display the struggle of exploring something new or staying where you are in a horrible situation. There is a struggle between duty and desire, knowing you will be forgotten if you were to leave.

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AI and Religion

-the AI does not seem to consider the religious elements of the text(priest, Mary, Catholic School, etc.)
-does not consider how his worldview relates to religion, or Joyce's relationship with Catholicism

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Epiphany and Worldview
(both AI and me)

-the realness of the bazaar hits the narrator in a sobering moment, as he realizes it in no way matches his expectations
-the realization seems to correspond with the other fantastical stories he was telling himself(especially about Magnan's sister and his devotion to her)

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(me, not the AI)

-the AI neglects to respond to the religious elements in the text
-religion relates to his worldview, creating a combination of both romantic ignorance and religion
-he describes the girl in a sort of religious dialogue, relating to the adoration of Mary
-feelings of desire conflict with guilt surrounding the priest who had died in his house

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Negative perception of Ireland
(both AI and me)

-narrator serves as a reflection of Joyce's view of Ireland
-"disillusioned with the cultural and political constraints of Irish society" -AI
-critiques the "narrow-mindedness" of the Catholic Church and "stagnant cultural-climate" in Dublin

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The conflict between emigration and staying is something that many Irish people struggled with because they couldn't decide whether or not to stay in a suppressed place. People who leave are forgotten, and it's a forever thing to go away.

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Main Idea: Representation of the Bigger Picture of the Times in Dublin (Poverty and Struggle)

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Main Idea: Representation of the Bigger Picture of the Times in Dublin (Poverty and Struggle)

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Her character reflects the struggles of those who were stuck in a lower social and economic class, with little opportunity for upward mobility.

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Example of Maria's Connection to the Catholic Religion and the Time Period

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Example of Maria's Connection to the Catholic Religion and the Time Period

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Maria's connection to the holiday of Halloween, which is celebrated in the story, emphasizes the theme of death and the fleeting nature of life. Like the holiday itself, Maria's story serves as a reminder that life is temporary and that one's dreams and aspirations may never be fully realized.

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She appears to the family as a poor, old woman who has lost her lands and her children to the English, but as the play progresses, it becomes clear that she is much more than she appears. She is a goddess who promises the young man a place in Irish history and immortality if he will join the cause.

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Cathleen's character in this story and her purpose was important because during this time period, Irish independence was a huge priority, so despite Yeats claiming it was not political, it is indeed a very political play. the politics of it all allowed for it to become an important part of the Irish nationalist movement.

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the family offers to help Cathleen and in the process, they became more drawn to her as she continues to state her case as to why she's even there (me).

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"Eveline" is a poignant tale of a young woman's struggles to leave behind her old life and embrace a new one. Set in Dublin in the early 1900s, the story follows Eveline, a nineteen-year-old girl who lives with her abusive father and cares for her younger siblings.

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Eveline is a masterful exploration of the human psyche and the complex emotions that govern our lives. It is a story that speaks to the universal struggle between duty and desire, between the comfort of the familiar and the promise of the unknown.

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Eveline represents the struggle of women in tough situation, forcing them to choose between being happy and caring for those who she owes her loyalties to. She represents a certain Catholic guilt when she compares her duties to that of Margaret Mary Alacoque and the fact that she worries that she will be missed if she were to leave forever.

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A story about a young woman desperate to leave her abusive household in Ireland. She has the opportunity to leave with a man who she believes can save her, but she cannot leave her home. This story displays the internal struggle of staying or leaving.

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Her inability to be set free from her circumstances and realize her dreams. This highlights the difficulty and hopelessness that many people in Dublin felt during this time period. With set social classes and not much room for movement.

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to represent the limitations and constraints too many Dubliners faced in their lives during that specific time period. Her inability to break free from this role symbolizes her difficulty and hopelessness that many people in Dublin experienced.

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Maria appears to be a woman of few words, details suggest she is a devoted catholic who has dedicated her life to serving others. Although the story never directly addresses Maria's spiritual beliefs.

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Cathleen represents the idea of a free and independent Ireland and the family represents the common people who must rise up and fight for their freedom  (AI)

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Maria seen as a commited Catholic woman because of her line of work as a kitchen maid at the institution; an institution where catholic values were the most vital part.

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Cathleen appears at the doorstep of a family's home and one of the family members are set to be married soon, Cathleen tries to persuade him to leave his fiancee and fight for Ireland's independence. (me and AI)

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A maid at a Catholic run institution; suggesting she is comfortable and strong in a religious environment.

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By presenting Ireland as the home of idealism it helped to counter the image of Ireland as land of foolishness (me)

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(taken from AI)

-"the narrator is struggling to navigate the complexities of his own desires and the world around him"
-the boy slowly has to come to terms with a sharp, bleek reality that surrounds him
-considers Mangan's sister a "possiblity of escape," as he romanticizes her and their relationship
-reality hits hard, as the boy is dissapointed in the once seemingly "exotic" allurement of the Araby fair

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A story about the personification of Ireland through the lense of an old woman who shows up at the door step of a young man who is about to get married, and encourages him to leave and fight for Irelands independence.

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The Knights Mentality, Worldview, and Decision-making
(just me, not the AI)

-the boy sees himself as a "knight" or "crusader" on a valiant, unadulterated mission
-romanticizes his life and purpose in regards to the neighbor girl
-before heading to Araby, makes decisions based in delusions and fantasy
-"Her image accompanied me even in places the most hostile to romance"

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"stream of consciousness"
(both AI and me)

-very unique style by Joyce
-puts you in the perspective of the boy
-steady flow of emotion
-the AI does not explore this topic much further than this

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(market the boy traveled through with his mother)

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(my perspective)

-a boy seeks escape from his seeminlgy meek position through the girl next door
-he starts to idealize her as a princess, and him as a knight, setting all of his hopes on returning to her with a gift from the Araby fair
-his delusions are quickly disbanded, as the fair is nothing like he thought it would be
-this also affects his perceptions of the girl and his mission, as the stark reality of his situation becomes apparent