"Araby" Is about a Young Boy and His First Experience with Love

Araby is the story of a young boy who is attracted to his friend's older sister. The girl, who is probably much older, is unattainable. The boy experiences the feelings of love for the first time. The boy, who is raised in a strict Catholic family, adores his love from a distance. He is constantly thinking about the girl. His thoughts of her interfere with his school work, and are present in every aspect of his life. The girl doesn't really notice him. When the girl does finally notice him, she expresses her sadness in not being able to attend the Araby bazaar. …