The writer focuses on the idea of journey, delay and movement as the authors' means of reflecting the adoration the soul has for the ideal of quest. Bibliography cites 2 sources. A discussion of symbolism and character in Joyce's novel in which the writer hypothesizes that Araby is essentially an initiation story recounting a young romantic's first bitter taste of reality. Bibliography lists 7 sources used to support assertions. A five page paper discussing the degree to which Joyce's personal biography and historical times manifest themselves in this complex twentieth-century novel.
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Bibliography lists 6 sources. Several examples are given to support this theory. No other sources are cited. Joyce paints Gabriel, his protagonist, as a super-sensitive individual who lacks confidence in his own abilities, yet as with many insecure people also is convinced of his own superiority. A passionate person, Gabriel has kept careful control over his emotions for his entire life.