Coming of age in 19th century Dublin
The short story "Araby" is perhaps the most famous of James Joyce's stories in Dubliners (1914). It is a classic coming-of-age story about a boy who falls in love with a girl and wants to do something special for her. But when he visits a bazaar to buy her a present he comes to an important realization. This guide to "Araby" provides a close reading of the entire story, from the symbolic opening to the final dramatic epiphany. Each lesson comes with short answer questions and a detailed video lecture.
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Course curriculum
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Intro to the Course
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The Text
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The Bazaar: Questions
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The Bazaar
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The Opening: Questions
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The Opening: Symbolism
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Romance or Infatuation: Questions
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Romance or Infatuation?
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The Uncle, the Aunt, and Mrs Mercer: Questions
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The Uncle, the Aunt, and Mrs Mercer
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The Final Epiphany: Questions
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The Final Epiphany
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Longer Assignments
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Final Test
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Vocabulary
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Answer Key
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Scholarly Notes
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About this course
- $5.00
- Recommended Age: 15+
- 5 Instructional Videos
- 5 Activities + Other Resources
Learning Outcomes
This course has several objectives. Students will:
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Improve their reading and writing skills
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Know how an epiphany can function as the climax of a story
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Understand Joyce's critical view of Dublin
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Relate personally to the narrator's account of falling in love and growing up
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Explore important themes, including love, materialism, charity, and Irish identity
Instructor
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