Eveline
James Joyce
She had one decision to make, and she made it a huge fiasco!!! My biggest problem with the story is with how she decided. It would've been fine if she refused to go with Frank because she wanted to help her family. However, the narrator describes Eveline as being afraid, as if she was unsure of her own decision. She had wanted to start a new life with Frank for a long time, despite the few reasons she needed to stay home. Even though her mother wanted her to protect the family, Eveline thought "She must escape! Frank would save her" (Joyce 221). When she ended up not going with Frank, the story seemed unfinished. Her decision was more on the basis of her getting cold feet. In a rush of emotion, she got confused and thought home was safer than being with frank. Now, after the story ended, Frank could've easily got off the ship, had a talk with Eveline, and truly figured out what she wanted...BUT THE STORY ENDED TOO QUICKLY!!! So if anyone decides to write a sequel to this story, I advise you to please tell me about it.
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