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He turned back the way he had come, the rhythm of the engine pounding in his ears. He began to doubt the reality of what memory told him. He halted under a tree and allowed the rhythm to die away. He could not feel her near him in the darkness nor her voice touch his ear. He waited for some minutes listening. He could hear nothing: the night was perfectly silent. He listened again: perfectly silent. He felt that he was alone. 去书内
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    "A Painful Case," introduces the reader to the complexities of love and relationships through the story of Mr. Duffy. This chapter explores themes of unrequited love, emotional repression, and the consequences of missed opportunities. The narrative opens with Mr. Duffy, a lonely, middle-aged bachelor who leads a withdrawn existence. He is described as a man who appears to have shut himself off from the world, avoiding any meaningful emotional connections. His routine existence is disrupted when he meets a young woman, Miss Doyle, at a social gathering. The narrative shifts focus to Mr. Duffy s inner conflict. He is torn between his growing a ffection for Miss Doyle and his fear of emotional vulnerability. His repressed emotions lead him to avoid any serious commitment, ultimately leading to a painful breakup with Miss Doyle. The resulting emotional isolation and loneliness haunt Mr. Duffy, leaving him with a sense of regret and missed opportunity. Themes of emotional repression and societaI constraints are explored through Joyce s portrayal of Mr. Duffy s inner conflict. Mr. Du ffy s inability to overcome his fear of intimacy and emotional exposure highlights the challenges faced by many individuals in Dublin society, where traditional gender roles and social norms often prevent individuals from pursuing their desires.

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