Column 1
Which of Eveline's family members is/are dead?
Her Mother and her brother Ernest
Is Eveline in love with Frank?
No, she feels excitement at first and then starts to like him.
What kind of narrator is the story told by?
A third-person narrator.
What is the window a symbol of in Eveline?
The separation between Eveline's domestic life and the life of opportunity beyond the window.
What hangs above the broken harmonium?
A yellowing picture of a priest.
When does Eveline decide to stay in Dublin?
How many parts is the story divided into?
2 parts (at home and at the dock).
At the dock we learn that "A bell clanged upon her heart". What is the symbolism in these words?
Eveline not only hears the bell, she feels it too. It reminds her of her Catholic duty to stay and keep the family together.
What does the railing at the dock symbolise for Eveline?
It's a barrier between Eveline and Frank - between Dublin and the unknown. Also, her grip on the railing means she cannot let go of her life in Dublin.
How do we know Eveline's father is racist?
He says, "Damned Italians coming over here!"
Where does Eveline's brother Harry work?
He is in the church decorating business,
Who is the abusive figure in Eveline's life?
Her Father
She saw the black mass of the boat - What is the symbolism in these words?
The boat doesn't look like a new beginning; it looks like something dark that could lead to her drowning in the sea.
It could also be seen as a coffin waiting to carry her away.
Why doesn't Eveline's father like Frank?
He doesn't like Frank's job - a sailor. Also, if she should leave her home, he would lose his domestic "servant"
In which part of the story does Eveline move from her static position for the first time?
When she stands up in an impulse of terror after remembering her mother's fate.
What was the promise she made to her mother?
To keep the family together
What does the name Frank mean?
Sincere
What was Eveline's mother's condition when she died?
Where does Frank take Eveline to see on one of their dates and what can we infer from this?
To see The Bohemian Girl at the theatre. Perhaps Frank leads an unconventional lifestyle. If he is unconventional, he isn't bound by the same moral or religious codes that govern Dublin.
Which part of Eveline's body is moving when she has to make her final decision?
Only her lips (praying to God to guide her).
What does dust represent in the story?
No matter how much she cleans, the dust settles again. This represents her life—a repetitive, grueling cycle of domestic labour that leads nowhere.
What are Eveline's main duties? (3)
She works in a store, looks after two children and takes care of the family home, including her father.
What is Eveline's epiphany?
When she hears a street organ playing, it reminds her of the promise she made to her mother to keep the family together.
How can Eveline be seen as a martyr?
She sacrifices her happiness, hopes and dreams for her family duty.
How can Eveline be compared to Eve?
They are both women who were tempted, although Eve succumbed to temptation but Eveline's paralysis means she doesn't in the end.