Vanity In Araby

In the story of Araby, a boy was infatuated with an older woman and he wants to make a good first impression. He asked her if she would go to the fair with him, but she can’t because she’ll be out of town. Then he told her he will go to the fair and buy her a gift. At home, he asked his uncle about the fair; therefore, he could buy something for his admirer. Although the uncle came home late, and he has forgotten about that. At that moment, the boy realized everything is ruined. He had planned things perfectly because he wanted to be at the fair on time and buy something. Afterward, he arrives at the fair, but he was feeling unsure about himself. The boy knew he 's in a new territory that was beyond his element. He was afraid around strangers …show more content…
The lady came towards him, and she speaks in a “ sense without duty.” Meaning, she spoke in an unmannered tone because he wasn 't familiar or doesn 't understand her accent. He says no, and she walks back with the gentlemen. In conclusion, the boy realized he sees himself “ as a creature was driven and derided by vanity” ( 126). In other words, he saw the vanity in him, where he 's trying to make his plans perfect, thus assuming he has an overinflated ego and showing pride. In the story of Araby, the boy was fascinated by an attractive woman, but couldn 't tell her how he feels. In the beginning, he experienced newfound emotions as he doesn’t understand. He thought his emotions appear suddenly and make him feel lovesick. The boy mentions as every time he sees her, his heart skips a beat, and his eyes become watery. In this case, he is infatuated, and in love with an older woman. When the boy saw the girl in the hallway, he describes her physique as something he cannot stop …show more content…
After the train stopped, he woke up and went to the fair; however, when he goes to the bazaar, he sensed silence and recognized that he’s out of his league. The boy knew as soon as he enters the bazaar, he was out of his element and way over his head. This causes him be self-conscious while walking the fair timidly. Additionally, he almost forgot what he came there. He started to remember he was supposed to find a gift for his romantic interest. The boy found vases and thinking he should buy one; although, he 's probably struggling with trying to find a better glass vase due to his perfectionism. While he was searching for a vase, he has heard a conversion among two gentlemen and a young woman. The boy listens to their discussion about the gentlemen were both attracted to her. After they’re done, the lady walks towards him and asked did he wanted to buy something. At the moment, he explains her accent doesn’t enchant him. Instead, the boy implies, “ The tone of her voice was not encouraging” ( 126). It didn’t excite him as the gentlemen. Then he says no and woman heads back with the two gentlemen. There he walks out of the bazaar, finally understands his ego and pride have let him become “ a creature was driven by