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The Dead | Essays and Criticism

• Understanding Mortality

  In the following essay, the author argues that Gabriel's epiphany allows him to overcome paralysis by giving him a deeper understanding of his own mortality.

• Six Theories in the Bedroom of "The Dead"

  In the following essay, Garrett offers six perspectives on ‘‘The Dead’’ by applying the principles of six different literary theories.

• Inner and Outer Perceptions in Joyce's "The Dead"

  In the following essay, Morrissey explores the conflict Joyce's characters experience when their ‘‘romantic inner perceptions’’ encounter ‘‘squalid outer reality.''

• The Living in Joyce's "The Dead"

  In the following essay, Billigheimer discusses Joyce's use of contrasting images, such as cold and warmth; blindness and perception; and society and the individual experience.

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3. The Dead: James Joyce Biography
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5. The Dead: Style
6. The Dead: Historical Context
7. The Dead: Critical Overview
8. The Dead: Character Analysis
   1. Gabriel Conroy
   2. Other Characters
9. The Dead: Essays and Criticism
   1. Understanding Mortality
   2. Six Theories in the Bedroom of "The Dead"
   3. Inner and Outer Perceptions in Joyce's "The Dead"
   4. The Living in Joyce's "The Dead"
10. The Dead: Compare and Contrast
11. The Dead: Topics for Further Study
12. The Dead: Media Adaptations
13. The Dead: What Do I Read Next?
14. The Dead: Bibliography and Further Reading
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16. Copyright

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