Sunday, November 21, 2010

Internal Conflict in "Eveline"

This short story all has to do with an internal conflict the main character is facing. The story begins with Eveline sitting at the window thinking and weighing her options. She seems somewhat torn between her past and future, as she recalls memories from her past life and then begins to think of Frank. "She had consented to go away, to leave her home. Was that wise? She tried to weigh each side of the question," (219). I feel that Eveline made the right decision to stay at home, and I believe that deep down, she knew all along what was best for her. Frank is only mentioned in a good solid paragraph while the rest of her past consumes the rest. Her thoughts always led back to past memories or her present life, indicating her inability to move on with her life with Frank. She belonged at home.

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