Eveline by James Joyce

Eveline by James Joyce

Introduction

Dear Father. It is after deep thought and consideration that I write to you this letter about my decision to bid you and Harry farewell. Life in our home has been nothing but a severe test of my nerves. I have tried to make matter rights by often making sacrifices, yet none of my efforts have yielded any benefits. As I write this letter, I begin to feel that my decision to leave Ireland is gaining strength and I feel far more conviction than I initially felt. Being nineteen years old, I feel I can ...