Coming of Age in “Araby” and “A&P”: The Role of Imagery in the Transition From Innocence To Experience.
The short stories “Araby” by James Joyce and “A&P” by John Updike extensively examine maturing and adulthood. The psychological and emotional changes that the characters experience during this transformation are illustrated by both authors using images. In “Araby,” Joyce contrasts light and darkness to express the narrator’s disillusionment with the world. In contrast, Updike employs ... Read More
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