tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26428110.post4621495998720449474..comments2023-07-08T09:00:54.916-07:00Comments on A Common Reader: Dubliners discussion: Ivy Day in the Committee Room, A Mother, GraceDwighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13688525659034403580noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26428110.post-79376912171502926222009-06-05T11:10:09.520-07:002009-06-05T11:10:09.520-07:00Completely possible. I mean, it is Joyce after all...Completely possible. I mean, it is Joyce after all so it could be laden with additional symbolism too.<br /><br />I re-read Hynes poem and he mentions Parnell's pyre as well as <br />"But Erin, list, his spirit may<br />Rise, like the Phoenix from the flames". So the imagery is there...now would just have to go back and look at each character's interaction with the fire vs. their outlook. Which I'll save for a later project or for someone else, but I think noting it here is useful--thanks.<br /><br />The most useful aspect of the fire for these men, even more than heat and light, may be that it was used to open their bottles of stout since they didn't have a corkscrew. Not much of a stretch to say Parnell provides the same benefit to the men as the alcohol...Dwighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13688525659034403580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26428110.post-44925229479192105552009-06-05T08:28:30.359-07:002009-06-05T08:28:30.359-07:00I studied this book at the university and my teach...I studied this book at the university and my teacher gave us a very original point of veiw. He said that the image of fire represente Parnell and all the character interact with this element in the novella. consequentely, it shows up the point of view of each character toward Parnell. Do you share this analysis though I didn't find any one who points out this issue?samiinourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00596538638352194768noreply@blogger.com