Question

THERE was no hope for him this time: it was the third stroke: Night after night I had passed the house (it was vacation time) and studied the lighted square of the window [ ... ] Every night as I gazed up at the window I said softly to myself the word paralysis, (,Joyce, Dubliners, 7)

Answer 1

The subject of the question is English literature, where the provided passages can be analyzed and interpreted for themes, symbolism, and literary devices.

Step-by-step explanation:

The subject of the question is English, specifically the analysis and interpretation of literary texts. The passages provided are excerpts from various works of fiction, each describing different scenes and emotions.

For example, the first passage from Joyce's Dubliners introduces the theme of paralysis. The protagonist is fixated on a window and realizes the hopelessness of his situation. Each passage presents a different setting, mood, and character, and can be analyzed in terms of themes, symbolism, and literary devices.