Themes
What is one thing Eveline is scared of losing if she leaves Dublin?
She is scared of leaving what she already knows, even if her life is hard.
main protagonist
Eveline Hill
Who is the man Eveline plans to leave with?
Frank
What responsibilities make Eveline feel stuck?
She has to cook, clean, and look after her father and siblings.
Eveline's boyfriend
Frank
Why does Eveline want to leave her home in the first place?
She is tired of her hard life at home.
Her father is abusive, and she wants something better.
How does Eveline’s promise to her mother affect her choice?
It makes her feel like she must stay and take care of her family.
Eveline's abusive _____
Father
What kind of life does Frank offer Eveline?
A new and better life.
He wants to take her to Buenos Aires to start fresh.
Why does Eveline freeze when it’s time to go with Frank?
She gets too nervous and afraid to make a big change.
Brother of Eveline
Harry Hill
What happens when Eveline gets to the dock with Frank?
She freezes and won’t go.
She stays behind while Frank leaves.
What does Eveline staying in Dublin show about how people in the story feel about change?
It shows that many people are afraid to change their lives, even when they want to.
This person died
Evelines Mother
How does the ending show the main turning point of the story?
It shows her final choice.
She cannot make the change and decides to stay in Dublin.