Using first-person point of view is one of the typical traits in Jewett’s short stories. “The White Rose Road” and “Going to Shrewsbury” are just two examples of her first-person accounts. One of her stories, “Looking Back on Girlhood,” is written in first-person, but is also told from Jewett’s point of view instead of a character’s. In all of her writing, the use of first-person offers a unique view for the reader.…
Brigid Lowry’s novella, ‘Guitar Highway rose’ is based on two teenagers that decide to run away on a journey up the coast of Australia, freedom is the key exploration for their disappearance. The purpose of this essay is to gain information on what we have learnt from this novel, Asher’s Journey. The way, in which Lowry has written the story is quite creative, she allows the readers to jump inside the characters’ heads by using both stream of consciousness and interior monologue. For instants there is a section in the novel on page 99 were she used these techniques so that we can see how Rosie (interior monologue) and Asher (stream of consciousness) are responding to the situation on the bus after they have changes their hair to a different colour.…
Writers of modern stories are interested in portraying life. Often, in their stories, we get ideas and find the chance to see, examine, and question ourselves. For example, in James Joyce’s “Eveline,” we observe how fear of the unknown affects a young woman’s future; In Richard Wright’s “The Man Who was Almost a Man,” we see how a young boy’s inability to accept moral responsibilities impacts his life, too. “How would we handle their challenges?” Who is the stronger individual? The answer lies within.…
Whether reading a short story or a poem, there is always a story to be found within. The authors of these scripts are able to capture readers with the utilization of characterization, rhythm, or a fairytale setting throughout their narrative. It is imagination that sanctions the readers of these literary forms to be able to mentally visualize what the author would like the reader to visually perceive by use of symbolism or descriptive wording. In the poem “The Road Not Taken” or short stories “Used to Live Here Once” or “A Worn Path” – There is a prevalent theme. No matter what solitary journey we find ourselves on, ‘we’ determine how…
The purpose of my essay is to “critically analyze” this short story, “paying particular attention to what literary devices the author employs to enhance the story”. In addition, I will talk about “what this short story has elevated it into the canon of classic literature”. (Instruction Essay #1 Short Stories).…
Liberation and freedom are exquisite possessions. The possible attainment or loss of it can both cause equal amount of anxiety as revealed by lead characters in the two short stories we shall now discuss. Eveline in James Joyce’s short story Eveline and Mrs. Mallard in Kate Chopin’s ‘The story of an Hour’ are standing at the threshold of a new life. The difference between the two is that while Mrs. Mallard is eagerly looking forward to the new life, Eveline is deeply scared of the unknown. When you are at a point in your life that offers an escape into the enchanting world of the unknown, not everyone is very welcoming of it. Eveline is in love with Frank or rather Frank is deeply in love with her and wants to whisk her away to Buenos Ayres where the two would get married and live a life of her dreams. She would be in a new land where “people would treat her with respect (Joyce 4)” and it would be exciting “to explore a new life with Frank (Joyce 5).” But all that is not enough to convince her that freedom would real…
In Eveline, Eveline must leave and awaken to a new life with Frank to escape the one her mother lived, which she describes as, that life of commonplace sacrifices closing in final craziness. (40) Ironically though its her promise to her mother that keep her from beginning a new life and entrapped in the one she most agonizingly fears. In Eveline, sensory disconnect exists as well. The window with the odour of dusty cretonne is a symbol of escape, Eveline constantly turns to it to reflect upon herself and her situation; James Joyce uses the window as a gateway to the outside world as seen in other stores such as Araby, to see the lives of…
As we read through the short story of Eveline we can feel how lonely and isolated Eveline felt. The first line of the story helps to set the theme for the entire story James Joyce writes “She sits at the window watching the evening invade the avenue; her head leaned against the glass. (4)…
From a formalist perspective, one of the most important things to note about this short story is how it is composed from the entries in the narrator’s secret journal, which she keeps hidden from her husband. The result of this diary-like construction makes the story seem almost autobiographical even though the narrator is a fictional character. Because of this, everything is relayed in a very personal way and gives an in depth view of the narrator and her feelings. The reader gets very little information about other characters and there is an intense focus on the narrator and the inner workings of her mind as her mental state steadily declines.…
Write a close analysis of ‘Mrs Aesop’ exploring how Duffy conveys her ideas to the reader.…
Joyce's 'Eveline' is a story about a young woman who was unhappy with her life so decides to run off with a man whom she fell in love with. The plot of the story is a quest-like search for the love she doesn't feel with her father. The writer spreads this throughout the story, showing the depth of Eveline's character and her problems that come mainly from her father and all that arise from their relationship. The best moment in 'Eveline' only comes after the long flashbacks into Eveline's life end, where the time finally comes for her to leave her past life behind and join Frank in Buenos Ayres. Eveline is torn between her desire to leave, and the thought of her future husband. The conflict between Eveline's decision to leave and her desires to stay shows only at the end when she is frozen with paralysis and the story ends on this, "She set her white face to him, passive, like a helpless animal. Her eyes gave him no sign of love or farewell or recognition."…
James Joyce’s “Eveline” is a short story focused on a young woman facing a difficult decision. The setting and time period of the story are important to fully understand Eveline’s situation. Dublin, Ireland, in the early 20th century, was a place where everyone’s life was deeply rooted in and guided by Catholicism. Women were subjected to oppression from both the church and male dominated society. Eveline is torn between starting a new life in another country with a man she barely knows and honoring a promise made to her dying mother despite the unhappiness it causes her. In the end, she passively submits “like a helpless animal” (Joyce 4-7), keeping her vow to her mother; morally unable to break her promise.…
When Mrs. Mallard got the news of her husbands death, she immediately raced upstairs to set in her “comfortable, roomy airchair” (15). The armchair symbolizes the rest from the oppressive life she had and freedom from society 's expectations. Sitting in the armchair, she gazes out of the window and starts indulges in deep thought, which establishes her as an intelligent individual. The open window from which Mrs. Mallard gazes is symbolic for her freedom. Her attention to the blue sky, fluffy clouds, tree tops and the delicious breath of rain represents her newly found inner well-being. The writer 's use of language is well-chosen as it clearly portrays Mrs. Mallard 's true feelings. By capturing all the senses, the imagery created represents her new life and establishes her as a round character. The open window provides a clear and bright view into the distance of her own bright future, which was blocked by the demands of her husband.…
In employing a different ‘’centre of consciousness’’ when telling the story from a narrator’s perspective, the point of view of characters usually shifts to different opinions. Atonement by Ian McEwan, uses this style in his mode of narration to successfully build the story around the narrator, Briony and then shifts to Cecelia’s perspective allowing the responder to consider the ambiguity and reliability of Briony as a narrator. As a post–modern ‘coming of age’ text, we are never given the satisfaction of reaching an absolute truth, but it is through Briony’s version of events that concludes in destruction and confusion. Consequently, we see Briony’s immature responses in her interpretation of the fountain scene, library scene and the rape which result in devastating consequences for the adults concerned.…
The paralysis of life has bared the understanding of Joyce’s literary “epiphany” for many readers. James Joyce’s technique of using his characters to blatantly show readers how life could stagnate, or find “paralysis,” leaving them unopened to the great epiphanies before them was no less than genius. Joyce frequently built his plots through the real life “paralysis” of his characters, drawing readers in with the hope of a resolution to the characters dilemmas. Most readers, however, found themselves greatly disappointed in this respect. There was no big “ta da,” no beautiful happy ending, only an “epiphany”. The question is whose epiphany, the characters or the readers? The goal of this paper is to provide understanding and acceptance of James Joyce’s literary works through an explanation of the history, interpretation, and significance of “paralysis” and “epiphany.”…