Before it was too late, their sudden realization saved them from an absurd dream for freedom but damage were already done which left a deep scar in their heart. In Araby owner lady rather than give her precious customer a little importance, she was busy with her useless talking. Perhaps narrator patriated Mangan’s sister in her position and realized his “stay was useless”(111). Maybe Mangan's sister will never recognize his feelings for her and might ignore him as well. Also he said “to make my interest in her wares seem the more real”(111). We know, these wares were produced by the owner but Mangan's sister was a Christian nun whose job was to feed poor people too. It perhaps indicated narrator’s realization of his vows to his religion.
