The setting of the entire story is very plain. Nothing in Eveline's life ever seems to change. Most of the story takes place with Eveline sitting by the window in a very dull room. The room is filled with "the odor of dusty cretonne" from the curtains, and has a "yellowing photograph hung on the wall above the broken harmonium" (513). One would absolutely not group these characteristics as exciting. Similar to the room, Eveline's

The setting of the story greatly aids in the development of Eveline's character. Without the setting to portray her dull and plain life one would not be able to fully understand Eveline. Consequently, due to Eveline being trapped in the setting of the short story one is fully able to comprehend many things about her attitude and actions.

Dublin has become a part of Eveline. The setting is the only thing that gives Eveline a sense of security. She is too afraid to leave this setting; she is trapped. In Ireland, "she had those whom she had known all her life about her (512)." Most of her peers have moved on to a new life now, but Eveline is forced to remain in the life of which she is accustomed to. She is trapped in the familiarity of her

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Approximate Word count = 506
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)