The narrator describes how he used see Mangan's sister when she called him in for the night. One day she approaches him and asks if he is going to the bazaar, she cannot go because she has retreat that night with her

convent school. He tells her that if he goes he will bring her something back. This torments the young boy all night as he thinks of the possibilities that could happen with a successful trip to Araby. He is granted permission from his aunt and uncle, however; his uncle comes home late on the day of the bazaar making it hard for the boy to get to Araby before it closed. When he finally arrives he discovers it is to late to buy anything. The narrator feels extremely angry, and frustrated at his uncle and other things which are out of his control. Realizing he is still to young to pursue Mangan's sister into the adult world he returns home.

Araby represents the young boy's freedom, independence, and introduction into the real world. The narrato

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Approximate Word count = 508
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)