Araby by James Joyce

Name: _______________________ Date: ________________________

Grade: _______________________

Directions: Complete the following graphic organizer. Cite a passage from the text that reflects the
reflects the narrator’s speech, thoughts, actions, motivations, and realizations. Then, infer what each
passage reveals from the character of the narrator.

Example Revealed character’s attitude or

personality
SPEECH

Example Revealed character’s attitude or

personality
THOUGHTS

Example Revealed character’s attitude or

personality
ACTIONS

Example Revealed character’s attitude or

personality
MOTIVATIONS

Example Revealed character’s attitude or

personality
REALIZATIONS
Comprehension Questions
Answer the following questions on a sheet of paper.

1. Who is telling the story?

2. About how old is the protagonist in the story. Point out particular details that
support your answer.
3. Why is the boy’s age important?
4. The boy found himself attracted to Mangan’s sister. How was Mangan’s sister
described in the story? Is there a pattern in these descriptions?
5. Compare and Contrast the descriptions of North Richmond Street and Araby.
6. Why did the boy want to go Araby? How was he able to go?
7. In outlook or in manner, how are the boy and his uncle different from each other?
8. Describe the boy’s experience in Araby. Was it a good experience or not? How
so?
9. By the end of the story, the protagonist felt “anguish” and “anger”. What was he
anguishing over? What was he angry about?
10. “Araby” has often seen as a story about growing up. In what ways did the boy
grow up?