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He is a sensitive, introverted and romantic little boy. The theme reveals the numb and paralyzed social state of Dublin. The boy’s fantasy of a better life is just a bubble in Dublin, and it is impossible at all. The description of the house in the opening chapter also seems to symbolize the lifeless reality of Dublin. The article profoundly reflects the melancholy and romance in the little boy’s heart. He “fell in love” with Mangan’s sister, and there is no very specific reason. Objects and environments are inseparable. The youth and love of teenagers are so simple, beautiful, boundless and full of sadness, but they are destined to have no happy ending.

The role played by the Chorus is very important. With their chants and songs, the Chorus helps the audience better connect with the characters, immersing us in the essence of the tragedy. “If a man walks arrogantly of hand or word and disregards justice and the shrines of the gods despise – may an evil fate strike him for his evil-starred heart pride! – if he reaps gains without justice and will not hold back impiety and his fingers itch him for untouchable things. When such things are done, what man will manage to shield his soul from the darts of God? When such deeds are held in honor, why should I honor the gods in the dance?” In this passage, Chorus warns the king of his arrogant and stubborn behavior. Yet at the beginning they supported Oedipus based on his past exploits and that he is best placed to repair their misfortunes. But over time, Oedipus’ behavior becomes more tyrannical, and the chorus becomes uncertain and questions what drives him, explaining that a man who pays no attention to justice and temples dedicated to deities risks incurring their anger and that a tragedy will occur if he does not change and no one will come to his aid. 

Lines 471-475 shows a slight importance and role that the chorus plays in this reading. The build up towards this scene is a plague has struck and the citizens are dying. Oedipus learns that this has happened because the death of a former king Laius needs to be avenged. The killer must be found and banished or executed. Teiresias is a prophet. He and Oedipus begin a conversation that turns into conflict and an exchange of words that increases the anger of Oedipus and Teiresias. He learns of the truth, though he is hesitant and unwilling to tell Oedipus. The chorus then intervenes and states, “We look at this man’s words and yours, my king, and we find both have spoken them in anger. We need no angry words but only thought how we may best hit the God’s meaning for us.” The chorus’ opinion takes into effect. They remind us readers and the king at the same time that even they know this argument and new found conflict is worthless and unnecessary, to focus on what his means for the people and to not speak words of anger but of understanding and solution.

In “Araby” by James Jayce there is a young boy that is about 12 years old and lives in Dublin, Ireland. This boy can be described  as impatient. innocent, sensitive and attentive boy. The story starts off with showing how attentive he is, we see how he pays very close attention to every little detail in his surroundings. He analyzed the people who lived there before and his personal belongings. Beside him being attentive, he is also impatient. The boy has a crush on his friend’s older sister, Mangan’s sister, he made an impulsive decision just because he let his feelings get the best of him. He wanted Mangan’s sister to like him back so he promised to get her a gift from bazaar. Even though his aunt said that he may put his bazaar off for that night, he still took the money and left. In this scene we see him being impatient.