Which line from the story "Araby" by James Joyce is most important in conveying the epiphany?

A."In front of me was a large building which displayed the magical name."

B."I recognised a silence like that which pervades a church after a service."

C."I allowed the two pennies to fall against the sixpence in my pocket."

D."I lingered before her stall, though I knew my stay was useless, to make my interest in her wares seem the more real."

E."Gazing up into the darkness I saw myself as a creature driven and derided by vanity; and my eyes burned with anguish and anger

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Purdy

29 January, 14:47

Which line from the story "Araby" by James Joyce is most important in conveying the epiphany?

A."In front of me was a large building which displayed the magical name."

B."I recognised a silence like that which pervades a church after a service."

C."I allowed the two pennies to fall against the sixpence in my pocket."

D."I lingered before her stall, though I knew my stay was useless, to make my interest in her wares seem the more real."

E."Gazing up into the darkness I saw myself as a creature driven and derided by vanity; and my eyes burned with anguish and anger

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Ryker · Answer 1

the correct answer is B."I recognised a silence like that which pervades a church after a service."

Sharon · Answer 2

Which line from the story "Araby" by James Joyce is most important in conveying the epiphany?

A."In front of me was a large building which displayed the magical name."

B."I recognised a silence like that which pervades a church after a service."

C."I allowed the two pennies to fall against the sixpence in my pocket."

D."I lingered before her stall, though I knew my stay was useless, to make my interest in her wares seem the more real."

E."Gazing up into the darkness I saw myself as a creature driven and derided by vanity; and my eyes burned with anguish and anger