This paper will examine the nature of Eveline and her error in not leaving with Frank. In Jame Joyce's story "Eveline", we can see how fear of change, and romantic defeatism prohibit Eveline from embarking on a journey with Frank to Buenos Aires, and marrying this honourable man. She makes an error by refusing to change, and letting herself become a victim of her neighbourhood and the depressing life she has become accustomed to.
