“Literature adds to reality, it does not simply describe it” is the quotation from C.S. Lewis that I have selected. And I will be connecting it to James Joyce’s short story “Araby.” Because of the author’s use of imagery, symbolism, and lyrical language, James Joyce’s short story “Araby” transforms a simple tale of a boy’s love into a deeper investigation of teenage determination to disappointment and the loss of youth. This quotation speaks directly to that process. While reading “Araby” at first it seems to be about the narrator’s trip to a local market and the feelings he has for his friend’s sister. But later, author Joyce goes on to incorporate many symbolic meanings; Joyce uses poetic language, such as “light from the lamp caught the white curve of her neck.” Joyce used literary strategies to elevate the story above a mere description and reveal more profound human realities. Like regarding the tension between childhood aspirations and reality.
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I like that you use this quote because to me it makes you think. The language that the author used to symbolize the different moments in the teenage boy life matched up well with the quote.
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I really like your take on the short story Araby by James Joyce. I didn’t really think of it like that. And I can see how the quote you’ve chosen relate to the story in that sense. I think you have what you need to write a good essay.
Hi josue, i liked how it points out how James Joyce “Araby” goes beyond just describing events by using imagery, symbolism, and poetic language to explore into deeper thoughts. Lewis’s quote shows how literature enhances our understanding of reality. Joyce’s story isn’t just about a trip to a market; it explores the disappointment of growing up and the clash between dreams and reality.