Dreams are shattered by harsh realities from "summary" of DUBLINERS by James Joyce
The characters in "DUBLINERS" are often confronted with the harsh realities of life that crush their dreams and aspirations. These dreams, whether big or small, are shattered by the unforgiving nature of the world they live in. In the story "Eveline," the protagonist dreams of leaving her oppressive home life and starting a new one with her lover in Buenos Aires. However, when faced with the decision to leave, she is paralyzed by fear and ultimately chooses to stay, succumbing to the familiar but stifling reality she knows. Similarly, in "A Little Cloud," Little Chandler dreams of becoming a successful poet and escaping his mundane life as a clerk. However, when he meets his old friend Gallaher, who has achieved worldly success, he is forced to confron...
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