FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
JAMES JOYCE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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To convince her parents to give her permission
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To buy her something
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To go with her
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Though he promises Mangan’s sister that he will go to Araby and purchase a gift for her, these mundane realities undermine his plans and ultimately thwart his desires. The narrator arrives at the bazaar only to encounter flowered teacups and English accents, not the freedom of the enchanting East.
Detailed explanation-2: -The narrator doesn’t buy anything for Mangan’s sister because all the stalls are closed except one. The only stall open made him feel uncomfortable. How does Araby not live up to its magical name?
Detailed explanation-3: -James Joyce’s ‘’Araby”: Overview After he develops an interest in her, the narrator promises to bring his friend’s sister a gift from Araby, a bazaar that he plans to attend. However, he soon realizes that he knows nothing about the girl he professes to love.
Detailed explanation-4: -After the narrator speaks to Mangan’s sister about the bazaar, he tells her that if he goes to Araby, he will bring a gift for her.
Detailed explanation-5: -The boy promises that if he goes he will bring her something from Araby. The boy requests and receives permission to attend the bazaar on Saturday night.