Dubliners is a collection of short stories by James Joyce that was first published in 1914.
Summary
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Characters
See a complete list of the characters in Dubliners and in-depth analyses of Gabriel Conroy in “The Dead," Eveline in “Eveline,” Farrington in “Counterparts,” the narrator in “Araby,” and Little Chandler in "A Little Cloud."
Literary Devices
Here's where you'll find analysis of the literary devices in Dubliners, from the major themes to motifs, symbols, and more.
Questions & Answers
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- In “Araby,” why does the narrator want to go to the bazaar?
- Why does Eveline decide to stay in Dublin in “Eveline”?
- In “Counterparts,” why is Farrington unable to concentrate on his work?
- Why does Little Chandler admire Gallaher in “A Little Cloud”?
- What causes Gretta’s strange mood at the end of “The Dead”?
Quotes
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By Theme
- Drunkenness
- Inertia
- Ambition
- Insularity
Quick Quizzes
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Essays
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Further Study
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