After reading “Araby,” a short story by James Joyce, I believe that its main idea is teenage love and despair. The short narrative shows us how our young man progresses from his regular tasks to being in awe of the young woman he so desperately wants. He develops a strong desire for her and gains the opportunity to prove his sincerity. After spending so much time getting ready for the market and with all the adrenaline he has to show his love for the young woman, the young man realizes that nothing about getting there is as it seems. Then, at the very end of the night, when he arrives at the market, reality sets back in. There is nothing that he can accept and buy that is equal to his feelings for this young woman. The short story contrasts teenage angst with disappointment, or what some of us now know as plain reality. It’s a reference to seeing the world through rose-colored glasses, love can truly cloud your judgment.
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