I don't understand. What is the premise for this sentence? What are you looking for?
Answer:
In the beginning, the narrator feels alone and apart from his new neighbors. Laughing with the other boys over his language mistake breaks down the barrier between him and the others. Once they laugh together, he becomes comfortable being a part of the team. He starts to feel more accepted and hopeful about fitting in as an American.
Answer:
He is the antagonist of the story who constantly thwarts the boy's attempts to express his feelings toward the girl.
Explanation:
The main idea of the story, "Araby," is the loss of innocence and the better understanding of romance.