Questions
 1. What does "Araby" symbolize to the boy, and
how is the conflict of the story resolved when he
goes there?
 2. Why is Mangan's Sister not given a name?
 3. Who are the characters?
 4. How do the physical conditions where the
narrator lives influence or develop his character?
 5. How does the opening paragraph of "Araby" set
the tone for the story?
 6. How does the point of view contribute to the
story's effect or meaning
 7. Who is the narrator of the story?
 8. Identify one example of irony in the story and
what kind of irony it is (verbal, dramatic,
situational).
1. What is the central theme?
2. What are the points of view in the story and why?
3. Explain what the fly signifies in the story.
4. Bring out and discuss the multiple layers of meaning.
5. Why has Mansfield included the details and dialogue
about the newly decorated office?