The first
person objective point of view is ideal for "" because it allows Joyce to explore his
themes more effectively. The unnamed narrator is looking back on the death of his innocence, on
that miserably frustrating, disappointing day at the bazaar when all his boyish hopes and dreams
came crashing down about him. The narrator understands the importance of what happened that day,
but now that he's older and wiser he's able to look back on his boyhood with a degree of
detachment that puts things firmly into perspective.
The first person element
of the narrative is important because Joyce is telling someone's story. At the same time, the
objective element gives the story a ring of truth, making the reader more empathetic to the
young boy. It also provides a wider perspective on things, acting as the perfect vehicle for
Joyce's withering critique of the cultural paralysis of contemporary
Ireland.
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