Personal View of 'Araby, Dubliners'(James Joyce)

Araby by James Joyce

Rating: 8.0/10

 When this book is written and published, a historic moment in Ireland is chaotic. Nationalism is prevalent, and citizens of Ireland are eager to be liberated. This social background affected Dublin, and James Joyce could feel corruption and distrust of religion. His point of view of the religion of Dublin is easily seen in Araby.

 This story basically follows the hero's journey. Among them, I think "growth" is the most important theme. On the surface, it is a story of a young boy who has a crush on a woman, but it should be considered that his anger is directed toward the world after the broken heart. Araby, the fascinating world that he thought, is degrading him. The difference between his world and the real world made him feel an epiphany.

 This short story gives me a lot to think about. From memories of adolescence to discrimination and neglect of children in our society, and religious corruption. I think good stories should give readers something to think about afterward. So I gave a high grade on Araby.

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