1.Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this story.


In James Joyce's story "Araby," what impact does the archetype of the pure maiden have on the story?


Mangan's sister begins the story when she introduces him to her brother, who becomes his friend.


Mangan's sister prompts the loss of the narrator's innocence when she refuses his gift.


Mangan's sister sets the hero's quest in motion when she requests a gift from the bazaar.


Mangan's sister gives the narrator new wisdom when she speaks to him after his quest has failed.

2.Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this story.


In "Araby," James Joyce uses many archetypal images: the innocent youth, the mysterious female, and the distracted adult.


How does the mysterious female affect the meaning of the story?


Seeking to understand the female is the protagonist's unattainable goal.


Dealing with the youth's emotions toward the female slows the pace of the story.


Buying the female a gift despite interference results in a satisfying ending.


Accepting the female's lack of interest is the protagonist's main obstacle.

3.ead these excerpts.


excerpt from “Araby” by James Joyce


The wild garden behind the house contained a central apple-tree and a few straggling bushes, under one of which I found the late tenant’s rusty bicycle-pump.


excerpt from “Genesis 2.9” from the Bible


The LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground—trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.


Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this story.


Which phrase best explains how Joyce uses the passage from Genesis in “Araby”?


to symbolize the main character’s growth


to emphasize the theme of man against nature


to explain more about the setting of the story


to create a sense of mystery and tension