1. Have you ever intended to go somewhere and at the last minute backed out of going? 2. Can you think of a time that you were away and felt homesick?
Understand
1. Who did Eveline used to play with in the field? 2. Where is Eveline going? 3. What nickname did Frank call Eveline? 4. Why did Eveline have to meet Frank secretly? 5. What promise did Eveline make to her mother?
Explore
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1. How does Joyce succeed in creating a sense of place in the opening paragraph? 2. What kind of relationship do you think Eveline had with her father?
3. In your opinion, which of the following words best describes Eveline? Devoted Caring Romantic Innocent Explain your choice.
4. In your opinion, why do you think Eveline decided not to go with Frank?
5. If you were transforming this short story into a short film, what could you do to make your audience aware of the inner conflict that Eveline is experiencing?
Create
1. Write the letter that Eveline wrote to Frank following on from this night, explaining what happened and why she didn’t go with him.
2. In this short story Eveline struggles with a difficult decision. Write a short story where the central character faces a difficult decision in the space provided on pages 68–69 of your Portfolio.
