Question

James Joyce “Araby”
• Thesis Statement
2. Review the thesis statement you have written for your literary analysis.
3. Remember, a literary analysis is an essay that explores and explains a critical aspect of a piece of literature. The thesis should state a specific argument about the piece of literature and how that argument will be supported. It should be expressed in one to two sentences. Be sure to focus on an aspect of the author's craft, the theme of the text, or another key component of the literature as you construct your argument.

Answer 1

In James Joyce's "Araby," the narrator's romantic idealism ultimately leads to disillusionment and loss of innocence, as symbolized by the exoticism of the bazaar and the object of his desire. This thesis will be supported through a close analysis of the narrator's characterization, the symbolism of the setting, and the development of the theme of disillusionment throughout the story.