Dubliners | Clay: Questions and Answers

Study Questions
1. Joyce had originally intended to title this story “Hallowe’en.” Why was the title changed to “Clay”?

2. To what degree is Maria able to develop a relationship at her job?

3. How does Maria’s early relationship with her nephews compare to her present one?

4. What is the irony of Maria’s description as a “peace-maker”?

5. Why is Joyce’s description of Maria so grotesque?

6. Why, ironically, is Maria able to converse with the man on the train?

7. What is the significance of Joe’s drinking...


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