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Counterparts
Book • 2014
The story follows Farrington, a clerk who is preoccupied with evading his duties to spend time drinking with his friends.
His day is marked by conflicts with his boss, Mr. Alleyne, and a series of humiliating events, including losing arm-wrestling matches and being spurned by a woman.
Returning home, Farrington's frustration culminates in violent behavior towards his son, Tom. The story explores themes of routine, repetition, and the cyclical nature of frustration and abuse, reflecting the monotony and hardships of life in early 20th-century Dublin.
His day is marked by conflicts with his boss, Mr. Alleyne, and a series of humiliating events, including losing arm-wrestling matches and being spurned by a woman.
Returning home, Farrington's frustration culminates in violent behavior towards his son, Tom. The story explores themes of routine, repetition, and the cyclical nature of frustration and abuse, reflecting the monotony and hardships of life in early 20th-century Dublin.
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Mentioned by Uno and Farrington Crypto as the author of "Counterparts", a short story from the collection "Dubliners".
Counterparts by James Joyce - Short Story Summary, Analysis, Review
