Setting of “Eveline” The setting of the short story “Eveline” by James Joyce goes far beyond the physical characteristics. The setting goes past being located in Dublin, Ireland in an old room. The setting greatly influences Eveline in many different ways. The setting entraps Eveline in this short story. The setting of the entire story is very plain. Nothing in Eveline’s life ever seems to change. Most of the story takes place with Eveline …showed first 75 words of 488 total…

…showed last 75 words of 488 total…which she is accustomed to. She is trapped in the familiarity of her setting. The setting of the story greatly aids in the development of Eveline’s character. Without the setting to portray her dull and plain life one would not be able to fully understand Eveline. Consequently, due to Eveline being trapped in the setting of the short story one is fully able to comprehend many things about her attitude and actions. Bibliography none