Question

The narrator in James Joyce’s "Araby" dreams of romance before he visits the bazaar. Which statement best describes his feelings as he leaves the bazaar?

He thinks of himself as a knight who has won a prize for his beloved lady.

He is grateful to have learned that he and Mangan’s sister could never have had a happy life together.

He realizes that he has been so caught up in dreams that he has failed to recognize the simple joys of everyday life.

He feels foolish because his romantic dreams have been shattered, but he still longs to feel the enchantment Araby once had for him.

Answer 1

He realizes that he has been so caught up in his dreams and has failed to recognize the joys of everyday life.

Step-by-step explanation:

The narrator in James Joyce’s "Araby" regrets the fact that he has wasted precious time chasing things that are irrelevant. He came to the realization that he has been hoping on something that does not really exist because he refused to accept the true reality of life.