James Joyce relies on figurative language throughout the story Araby. The author uses various figurative language to enhance the descriptions of the story. Symbolism is often used throughout the story to symbolize an environment. The protagonist often refers to “light and dark” when describing something. As he describes Mangan’s sister, he always uses the term “light” because she is associated with fantasies to him. The bazaar is associated with darkness at the end of the short story because it refers to reality as the shop’s worker makes him feel unwanted. This reminds the boy that in reality he does not have the attention of a young beautiful female. Another piece of figurative language used throughout the text is atmosphere. Joyce’s Araby,
