Eveline

     James Joyce uses symbols and larger ideas to characterize Eveline. He uses family morals and “leaving” being a kind of death to make the decision to stay or go with Frank for her. This idea of leaving has always been the worst thing Eveline could do to her family and have it become the only thing she is remembered by. In “Eveline” by James Joyce the symbol of “leaving” characterizes her as it envelopes every aspect of her life trapping her and forcing her hands to give up the reigns in her life, letting someone else drive the boat.