ARABY

The story 'Araby' by James Joyce tells about a young boy who is in love with his friend's older sister. The boy lives with his aunt and uncle in a house that was once owned by a priest. The boy and his family live on a street that is very quiet except when the boy's school, the Christian Brothers, is over. At that time the boy and his friends play behind houses, in gardens and …

…day of the bazaar, his uncle forgets about the boy's outing and comes home late. The boy uncle apologizes for coming home late and tells him that everyone must be asleep. The boy ignores his uncle and hurries to get to the bazaar. When he get to the bazaar, he realizes that his uncle is correct, everyone is going home and the bazaar is closing. The boy becomes very angry and is upset with himself.