STORY ANALYSIS

“THE DEAD” BY JAMES JOYCE

In the story of “The Dead” by James Joyce, the line that have definition is “His soul swooned slowly as he heard the snow
falling faintly through the universe and faintly falling, like the descent of their last end, upon all the living and the dead.” This
lines expresses the main theme of the story, which is death and the inevitability.

“The dead” by James Joyce is a short story that revolves around gathering of family and friends on the eve of feast of the
epiphany. The main protagonist, Gabriel Conroy, attends the party with his wife, Gretta. Throughout the evening, Gabriel notices
that gretta seems preoccupied, and he became increasingly frustrated with her lack of attention towards him.

The chronology of the story of “The Dead” by James Joyce, they show the story begins with gabriel’s arrived at the
Morkan’s house for the party, where he is greeted warmly by his aunts, the sister kate and julia, and it ends with gabriel looking
out the window of the carriage, watching the snow falling and feeling a sense of resignation and acceptance.

The cause of the story is the death of a young boy, Michael furey, who had been passionately in love with Gretta Conroy,
the wife of the story’s protagonist,Gabriel Conroy.
The effect of Michael’s death ids that it triggers a deep reflection for Gabriel the nature of life, death and love.

Problem:The main character, Gabriel Conroy, feels disconnect from his wife and their social circle as he attends a holidays
party, leading to him to reflect on his own mortality and the meaning of life.
Solution:Through a series of encounters and revelations, Gabriel is force to confront his own biases and limited
perspective, ultimately learning to empathize with those around him and appreciate the human connection and love.

The comparison is between the character of Gabriel and Gretta Conroy. Gabriel is portrayed as reserved, and analytical in
his approach to life, while Gretta is depicted as emotional, passionate, and prone to nostalgia.
The contrast between their personalities is highlighted in their respective reactions to the song “The Lass Aughim” which
triggers a strong emotional response in Gretta but leaves Gabriel feeling disconnected and estranged from his own wife.

The unity in the story “The Dead” is achieve through the theme of death and the interconnectedness of the living and the
dead.

The story is well-organized, utilizing the structure to build tension and highlight the themes of mortality and emotional
distance.

The claims could be that people can be haunted by their memories and past experience, which can affect their present live,
in profound ways.

The point of view is primarily focused on Gabriel Conroy’s thoughts and feeling and experiences.

The claim of fact in the story is that the past can have a powerful influence on an individuals present and future.

The claim of value is the importance of self-reflection and self-awareness.