Conflict In Jame's Joyce's "Araby"
"Araby", a short story by James Joyce, deals with the passions of a teenage boy for his friend's sister and points out the cynicisms of society. Throughout the story, the readers are allowed to see the struggle of the young boy as he deals with the problems he faces growing up in a poor environment. James Joyce uses conflict with the boy and his family, his social class, and with himself to show how poverty and despair tarnish even the purest of childhood dreams.
Joyce uses conflict within the boy's family to illustrate the hardship the boy must face in his present condition. When the boy first mentions his friend's sister, he tells us he has never even spoken to her, except for a few casual words. He is obsessed as only a young teenager can be. The boy agrees to go out and buy something for her in the market called Araby. However, to even accomplish such a task, he must get money from his family. The boy lives the life of an orphan with his aunt and uncle, who work hard to......
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