... and forth, like a tennis ball from one side of the court to the other, between her two choices - a new life with Frank or returning to her burdensome life with her family. She stood among the swaying crowd in the station at ... only played by children. In several cases, it is noted in Joyce's work that adults play such games as well. In the short story, "A Mother", Joyce utilizes a situation involving a mother and her daughter's future, to portray the extent to which some may ... and ivory manners were much admired. She sat amid the chilly circle of her accomplishments, waiting for som...

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