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Definition of Metaphor
A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things by saying that one thing is the other. The comparison in a metaphor can be stated explicitly, as... read full definition
A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things by saying that one thing is the other. The comparison in a metaphor... read full definition
A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things by saying that one thing is the other... read full definition
Key Examples in Eveline
Metaphors
Explanation and Analysis—Clanging Bell:
Although Eveline longs to escape Dublin, the sight of the boat that is to take her away to a new life in Buenos Ayres fills her with fear and causes her to suddenly panic. But instead of describing this simply, Joyce uses metaphor:
“A bell clanged upon her heart. She felt [Frank] seize her hand[.]”
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Explanation and Analysis—All the Seas:
After Eveline meets Frank at the station, she sees the boat that will take them to their new life in Buenos Ayres and suddenly grows fearful. Frank then calls out to Eveline, urging her to follow him onto the boat. At this:
Unlock with LitCharts A+“All the seas of the world tumbled about [Eveline’s] heart. [Frank] was drawing her into them: he would drown her. She gripped with both hands at the iron railing.”
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