The use of personification in this excerpt shows the reader how nervous and anguished the narrator is. The phrase “All my senses seemed to desire to veil themselves” personifies the senses, suggesting a deep emotional and psychological state where the narrator feels overwhelmed and wishes to hide from his feelings. This highlights the intensity of his emotions, particularly in relation to love, as he expresses a sense of desperation and turmoil.
Use this excerpt from “Araby” by James Joyce to answer the question. Some distant lamp or lighted window gleamed below me. I was thankful that I could see so little. All my senses seemed to desire to veil themselves and, feeling that I was about to slip from them, I pressed the palms of my hands together until they trembled, murmuring: “O love! O love!” many times. What effect does the use of personification have on this excerpt? (1 point) Responses It helps the reader imagine the sound of the narrator’s voice. It helps the reader imagine the sound of the narrator’s voice. It helps the reader imagine the setting of the excerpt. It helps the reader imagine the setting of the excerpt. It shows the reader how the narrator feels physically. It shows the reader how the narrator feels physically. It shows the reader how nervous and anguished the narrator is.
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