Araby Vs Eveline

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In Araby, a young boy falls in love with his neighbor Mangan’s sister who devotes his time looking and thinking of her from his house. Finally, an opportunity arrives where they talked. She then suggested to him that he should visit a bazaar place, which she cannot attend. The boy plans to go and purchases something for the girl, but he arrives late and buys nothing.
In contrast, Eveline is at home thinking about her decision to elope with her lover, Frank, to Argentina. She then wonders if that would have been the best choice to leave her home and family. As the time of departure approaches, Everline reaffirms her decision, but changes her mind at the docks and abandons Frank.
The story of Araby and its related source Eveline both showed

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