In what way does the following line from James Joyce's "Araby" contribute to the symbolism of the story? She was waiting for us, her figure defined by the light from the half-opened door.
O A.
escaped his dark neighborhood.
Mangan's sister's attractive figure symbolizes the better life the narrator expects when he is older and has
O B. The light mentioned here works symbolically with the "half-opened door" motif to suggest the narrator's confusion about what path to take
in life.
for a greater life.
O C. Mangan's sister is associated with light in the story's imagery because she is part of the narrator's hopes
• D. The partial light reflects the sense of balance that the narrator seeks but finds missing in his "blind" street and dark neighborhood.
O E.
Mangan's sister, who is half-cloaked in light, symbolizes the dark buildings and bright lights
of the enchanting East.