Question

The title “Araby” is key to the story. Araby was a common term at the time for anything eastern and exotic. The boy is disappointed when he finally gets to Araby. Can you think of a similar time when you were disappointed by an eagerly anticipated event or destination? Describe your experience and relate it to “Araby.” Your answer should be at least one hundred words.

Answer 1

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When I was younger I used to dream about visiting New York in the United States, as everyone who hasn't been there they think of New York as a glorious and pop famous state that most celebrities come from or at least from America. It was also so highly looked upon because it has our countries most famous statue which is the Statue of Liberty! I turned 11 and My mom flew us to New York for a competition, we finally exit the airport and arrive in central New York. we got out of the cab and as the New York air entered my lungs I felt instant disappointment. You always see New York from up above because its the city full of just building but they never showed how dark, grimey, and horrible quality in air. I felt gross because the air there was warm and it didn't feel fresh it felt dirty if that makes sense, it was also very dirty and dark in the streets. I can imagine and relate to "Araby" in the disappointment of dreaming of visiting such a place put on a pedal stool to finally arrive and instantly be dissapointed.

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Answer 2

Quite similarly, ever since I was a young kid I used to dream about going to London, it was my life goal you could say.

It seemed quite impossible as I come from a working class family however I decided to work during college in order to save every pennie and book a flight to the UK.

I was finally able to do it, I was one flight away from seeing London for the first time ever, I could not have been more excited.

Once I got there, for the first time in my life I knew how dissapointment felt like. It was nothing like I imagined, it was exactly how no one ever described it to me: crowded, dirty and ordinary.

I learned to love its streets and its people but frankly I'd only return if it was for free.

Hope this helps :)