Araby

What is the significance of Araby in the story?

       Araby is the story name of an old church and it is also the name of the bazaar that is situated near the church. 

In the story Araby plays significance role is playing various aspects of the sprit of age. 

Araby is a mirror of the modern mania of materialism and it clearly shows its ins and outs Araby is collection of grand building magnificent halls and all the brilliant things are present is them, 

the boy who is burning with passions of love and affection for the beautiful girl arrived to visit Araby. He promises the girl to bring a suitable gift from the bazaar. He has no money and he has to seek permission from his uncle. His uncle grants him permission and also promise him money will also be given be given him. The boy impatiently waits for the happy moments of fulfilment of his hopes but his uncle forgets the promise. 

The boy feels strange sensation even by the ticking of the clock. Finally he takes money and reaches the bazaar very late. Most of the big halls he finds vases and flowered tease lying there. There is a young lady talking and laughing with gentleman. 

He customarily asks him if he wishes to buy any thing and the boy says no. 

After a few moment the light out and the whole scene into darkness Araby becomes the graveyard of his wishes.