Essays on The Dead

“The Dead,” by James Joyce, follows the progression of a Christmas party, from the arrival of guests to their journeys home. One of the few constants is the presence of snow. Snow accompanies the guests’ garments as they enter the home and is part of...

“The Dead” by James Joyce is an astonishing piece of work. By using psychological theory to analyze the character of Gabriel, we can examine his thoughts and anticipate that he is a nurturing person. Throughout the story, we can see that Gabriel is loved by...

In 1904 through 1906, when James Joyce originally pieced together his collection of short stories that would be known as Dubliners, the last story in the book was “Grace.” In “Grace” the story ends with the main character, Kernan, listening to a sermon in church...

“The Dead” by James Joyce, an irish novelist and short story writer, is an urban literature short story written all from memories. The short story showcases the thoughts and actions of a man, Gabriel Conroy, on the one night his wife, Gretta, and Gabriel shows...

Are women entitled to a filled seat a gentleman is occupying? In public transportation, there is a subliminal social rule that men should give up their seat to a standing woman. Most men and women both want equality between each other. Yet there are still...

Darkness, the absence of light, or perhaps the absence of moral and core values. The Heart of Darkness, with such an ominous title, uses darkness as the main theme. The Heart of Darkness is dense, like the jungles in the Congo, where the story is...

In 1904 through 1906, when James Joyce originally pieced together his collection of short stories that would be known as Dubliners, the last story in the book was “Grace. ” In “Grace” the story ends with the main character, Kernan, listening to a sermon in...