“The Dead” Gabriel Conroy’s Awakening James Joyce’s “The Dead” begins at the annual 1904 Christmas party given by the Misses Morkans, Miss Kate and Miss Julia. This is also considered a yearly reunion. The party consists of many family members and friends many of whom dislike one another, particularly Gabriel. It is at the party that we are introduced to Gabriel, and our initial impression is that he is self-centered and selfish. As the …showed first 75 words of 710 total…

…showed last 75 words of 710 total…rather than himself. In the beginning of Joyce’s short story, Miss Ivors had told Gabriel that he should move to “West Briton”, and yet Gabriel wants to go to another country because of his hatred for Ireland (297). When he realizes that his wife wa! nts to stay in Ireland for Gretta’s sanity, he sacrifices something for her. Despite his hatred for Ireland, he stays in the country to please his wife ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**