Question

Which statement is true of the narration in "Araby"? A. A third-person narrator uses simple words to reveal the thoughts and emotions of a child. B. A first-person narrator tells of a child's feelings by using the language of adults. C. A third-person narrator relates events that involved other characters long ago. D. A first-person narrator comments upon the thoughts of several main characters.

Answer 1

The statement which is true of the narration in "Araby" is:

B. A first-person narrator tells of a child's feelings by using the language of adults.

Step-by-step explanation:

Published in 1914, "Araby" is a short story by author James Joyce. We can easily eliminate options A and C because the story is narrated from a first-person perspective.

The narrator is a young boy who falls in love for the first time in his life. He is infatuated by the beauty of his friend's sister, and the story revolves around his perception of how this feeling is nothing but an illusion. Although the narrator is the young boy, the language he uses is of adults. He focuses on his own feelings and thoughts, not commenting on the thoughts of several characters. Therefore, the best option is letter B.