Question

Read the excerpt below and answer the question.

The syllables of the word Araby were called to me through the silence in which my soul luxuriated and cast

an Eastern enchantment over me. ("Araby" from Dubliners, p. 2)

Based upon the context, how is Araby viewed by the narrator? Select all that apply.

exotic

magical

quiet

spare

what

Answer 1

The syllables of the word Araby were called to me through the silence in which my soul luxuriated and cast an Eastern enchantment over me. (“Araby” from Dubliners, p. 2)

Based upon the context, how is Araby viewed by the narrator? Select all that apply.

*exotic

*magical

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: I would contend that the right answers are EXOTIC and MAGICAL.

Explanation: Just to elaborate a little on the answer, it can be added that since the syllables of the word Araby (which refers to the name of the bazaar where the narrator planned to go in order to buy something for the sister of his friend Mangan) "cast an enchantment" over him, and his soul was "luxuriated in silence" after hearing such word, it is possible to infer that he viewed Araby as an exotic and magical place. He envisioned that place as exciting, mysterious, and enjoyable.