Have you ever been torn between family obligations and love? Eveline had to make a decision that would change her life forever. The young woman had to make a decision to stay with her father or to follow the man who could have been her true love. I disagree with Eveline's decision to stay with her father. She had an opportunity to escape the confines of the streets of Dublin; yet she chose to be miserable and depressed for the rest of her life.
Eveline was afraid of her father's violent eruptions. Now that no one was in the house to protect her, his temper taken a tool on her she was never trusted with any money.
He felt that she "Had no head" and would only "Squander the money." She was only given enough to buy the food; she would have to rush out, fighting her way through the crowds, to accommodate him. She lived an uncontrolled life under her father" watchful eyes; although she was given a "Load of provisions," her hard work around the house wasn't ever noticed. He disregarded her feelings by forbidding her to see Frank the one person who showed her life and was willing to her love.
Nevertheless, she feels obligated to care for her father. Her father was growing old and she knew that he would need her more than ever at his age. She felt that it was her duty to take her mother's place. She would think about "The pitiful vision of her mother's life" and how it "Laid a spell on the very quick of her being." Even though she had some happy memories from her childhood, she still felt as if she was trapped and wanted to "Escape." .
As an unmarried woman in Dublin, Eveline was looked down upon on and disrespected. The thought of leaving with Frank would give her life of happiness that she deserves. However, she contemplated her decision based on her past. She wasn't ready to let go her past that she vividly remembered. Even though, her mother and brother had passed away and almost everyone she knew moved away; she was afraid to leave her secure life of reliable food, shelter, and familiarity of he desolate home.
For most of her life, Eveline has been the backbone of her home. ... Her father is a drunk who would threaten Eveline and even put her down. ... Clearly, we can see the difficulty in the decision that Eveline must ultimately make. ... Eveline really does not know Frank that well. ... Eveline, now, will never know how true happiness will feel like. ...
What would influence Eveline to leave her father behind after losing her mother? ... Eveline really at this point can't decide wiether or not to leave or stay at home. ... Eveline raved and bickered a lot about how sensitive and kind Frank was to her. ... Eveline I feel made the right decision in staying home with her father. ... Maybe to Frank his getting with Eveline was something simple, but to Eveline it was something of a new beginning. ...
Eveline's character was one of the most complex, and oddest I've ever read. ... However the era being Eveline's age (20+) you were already considered an old woman. I guess one word that I can use describe Eveline would be devotion. ... Eveline's devotion to her family really impressed me. ... Another point I brought up in my introduction was that eveline was hardworking. ...
Eveline Hill is a 19-year old girl, who works in a department store in Dublin, where she is criticised and ordered around. ... Having decided to leave Dublin and her family Eveline sits at the window one evening and considers if she acts the right way. Playing a special melody, a street piano player reminds Eveline of the promise she gave her dying mother, which says that Eveline would care for the family as long as she could. But Eveline also thinks about her mother's sorrowful and self-sacrificing way of life, which ended in madness. ... Arriving at the quay, where the ship is ready to ...
Eveline The story of Eveline is a story about a girl trying to escape her life. When her mother dies Eveline makes a vow to her that she will take care of the family. ... Although Eveline had chances to leave, that vow to her mother just kept her in the abusive situation. ... The whole story focuses on Eveline trying to be saved from a horrible life. If Eveline had born a male than the story would not have had any significance or meaning. ...
Eveline knows that the life that she has with her father will never make her happy. ... Frank was a sailor with whom Eveline was going to run away with. ... Eveline also believed that her mother had gone crazy right before she died. ... The story of Eveline and her family's life is very sad. ... Eveline's mother and brother both passed away when she was at a young age. ...
"Eveline" is a short story written by James Joyce about a young lady who lives her life in a promise. ... Eveline looks forward to "exploring another life with Frank" (Joyce 5). ... It is in the last part of the story that really clarifies Eveline as a coward. Eveline has already been courted and won by Frank. ... When Eveline runs from him, her lack of faith and courage is shown. ...
"Eveline" One thing I noticed in James Joyce's "Eveline" is that the main character only wants to marry the man she is dating to escape the pain and anguish that she grew up in. Eveline growing up has put up with watching her father abuse her mother and when she dies, Eveline becomes the victim. ... Eveline at first seems very excited to leave her home. ... Joyce portrays this by not even mentioning her name, Eveline, until the thought of moving to an unknown country with a man that she is to marry. ... Unfortunately, Eveline does not love him. ...
Eveline has taken over the motherly role in her family after the mother lost her life due to a terrible illness. ... But now, Eveline could not hide like in days past. ... Eveline also felt excitement in the idea of starting a new life. ... This feeling of guilt is what led Eveline to not board the ship with Frank who she so much loved. Although I can understand Eveline's point of view, I do not agree nor would I have made her decision to stay. ...
Anxious, timid, scared, perhaps even terrified -- all these describe Eveline. ... Eveline loves her father but is fearful of him. ... Eveline wants a new life but is afraid to let go of her past. ... Although fear is not Eveline's constant companion, it is a common one. ... Eveline. ...
