Question

Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this story.

In James Joyce's story "Araby," what impact does the archetype of the pure maiden have on the story?

A.Mangan's sister prompts the loss of the narrator's innocence when she refuses his gift.
B.Mangan's sister begins the story when she introduces him to her brother, who becomes his friend.

C.Mangan's sister gives the narrator new wisdom when she speaks to him after his quest has failed.
D Mangan's sister sets the hero's quest in motion when she requests a gift from the bazaar.

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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

D Mangan's sister sets the hero's quest in motion when she requests a gift from the bazaar.

Answer 2

D. Mangan's sister sets the hero's quest in motion when she requests a gift from the bazaar.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this story, the protagonist is a young boy who is beginning to become interested in girls. Although he knows very little about the opposite sex, he becomes interested in Mangan's sister. In order to prove his love, he decides to bring her a gift from the bazaar called "Araby." Therefore, this is the impact that the "pure maiden" has in the story, as her presence sets the hero's quest in motion.