Paralysis traps characters in emotional stagnation from "summary" of DUBLINERS by James Joyce
The characters in Dubliners find themselves ensnared in a state of emotional inertia, unable to break free from the constraints that bind them. This paralysis manifests in various aspects of their lives, trapping them in a perpetual cycle of stagnation and unfulfilled potential. For example, in "Eveline," the titular character is torn between her desire for a new life with Frank and her sense of duty to her family. Despite her longing for change, Eveline remains rooted in her familiar surroundings, unable to muster the courage to leave. Her paralysis is palpable as she stands on the threshold of opportunity, but ultimately succumbs to fear and indecision. Similarly, in "The Dead," ...
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