The Varying Faces of Death
James Joyces The Dead exhibits the capacity of another(prenominal)s death to dishearten unity in his future relations and experiences. This short story as well as gives voice to the emotions of a husband. This husbands married womans ro humannesstic tie to a man who died years ago, forces him to realize that there is a chapter of his wifes life in which he plays no part. In the story this man not only comes to grips with such a realization, but also with death, and the vicissitudes of life.
Gabriel Conroy and his wife Gretta, attend the Misses Morkans Annual Dance, held by Gabriels two aunts, Kate and Julian Morkan. At the dance, Gretta is twice reminded of her past be intimate, Michael Furey. First, a friend invites Gabriel and Gretta to a summer getaway in Galway, the place where she had had her relationship with Michael. Secondly, a song that Mr. DArcy sings at the party, The Lass of Aughrim, reminds her of Michael Furey. This is the song that Michael had sung to her on their long walks through the country. Gabriel, oblivious to how his wife is affected by such moments and anticipating a romantic even soing, brings her to a hotel with the understanding that, they had flee from their lives and duties, if only briefly.
When Gabriel questions Grettas apathetic mood she tells him the tragic story of Michael Fureys unsoundness and how he had revealed to her he no longer wanted to love after hearing that she must leave town. Gabriel is tormented by the dull, pathetic existence he has to offer his wife when another has devoted such deep felt passion to her, even in death.
Gabriel Conroys amiable character is exemplified by his capacity for substance and his high education. Though he considers...
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