James Joyce Counterparts

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“Counterparts,” the short story by James Joyce, Farrington is constantly unsatisfied with himself and the people around him. Farrington’s desire to escape from his frustration leads him to the public house, but there he only experiences an increase in anger because he sees everything as an obstacle in his path to comfort. Farrington is trapped in an endless cycle of anger because of his insecurity. To highlight Farrington’s entrapment, Joyce uses his reliance on drinking, his desire for status, and his want of revenge to lead to his insecurity.
Releases anger on son, who he knows will win (defeat by Alleyne and Weathers)
“Dropped onto his knees” “The little boy looked about him widely but, seeing no way of escape, fell upon his knees”
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