J D Lancaster (Discussion 10)

My research paper will be the focus on James Joyce’s work “Araby”. The story is told from the distance of a painful childhood experience, which is being narrated by an unnamed boy. The narrative in “Araby” briefly outlines the young boy’s first love with a girl from his neighborhood at the beginning of the story. Later on, the boy’s thoughts about the girl differ as his motivation to meet up with the girl at the bazaar leads to his disappointment. The central focus that is being depicted on the theme of coming of age is the narrative emotions toward the girl and, Joyce depiction of the narrator’s wasted efforts in approaching the girl that he fantasizes about .