Dubliners (Joyce)
The Sisters
A young boy mourned the death of a priest who had been his mentor, reflecting on their relationship and the priest's mysterious past, while attending the wake with his aunt.
An Encounter
Two young boys skipped school to explore the city, encountering a strange man who talked about girls and the importance of discipline, making them uncomfortable and prompting them to leave.
Araby
A young boy developed a crush on his friend's sister and promised to bring her a gift from a bazaar, but arrived late and left empty-handed, feeling disillusioned and angry.
Eveline
A young woman struggled with the decision to leave her oppressive home life and sail away with her lover to a new life, ultimately choosing to stay behind.
After the Race
A group of young men enjoyed a night of drinking, gambling, and camaraderie, but one of them lost a significant amount of money and regretted his actions the next morning.
Two Gallants
Two young men wandered the streets of Dublin, discussing their encounters with women and their struggles to find stable jobs, while one of them attempted to seduce a young woman for personal gain.
The Boarding House
A determined mother orchestrated a situation where a young man was forced to choose between marrying her daughter or facing public disgrace, after their secret affair was discovered.
A Little Cloud
A man named Little Chandler meets his successful friend Gallaher, which makes him reflect on his own unfulfilled ambitions and the limitations of his life in Dublin.
Counterparts
A frustrated office worker struggled with his job and his boss, leading to a night of heavy drinking and ultimately taking out his anger on his young son.
Clay
A small, kind-hearted woman named Maria spent her evening preparing for a festive gathering at her friend's house, but her plans went awry when she lost a special gift she had bought for the occasion.
A Painful Case
A solitary man formed a deep bond with a married woman, but ended their relationship when she misinterpreted his feelings; years later, he learned of her tragic death and regretted his actions.
Ivy Day in the Committee Room
A group of men gather in a committee room on Ivy Day to discuss politics and the upcoming election, sharing their frustrations and hopes for a better future.
A Mother
A mother fights for her daughter's rights after a concert committee fails to pay her daughter the agreed-upon amount for her services as an accompanist.
Grace
Two gentlemen help a man who has fallen down the stairs in a bar, and later they all attend a religious retreat together.
The Dead
After a jovial holiday gathering, a man discovers his wife had a young, deceased admirer in her youth, prompting him to reflect on life, love, and mortality.