Question

In the last section of the story, notice these expressions (i) A bell clanged upon her heart. (ii) AlI the seas of the world tumbled upon her heart. (iii) Her hands clutched the iron in frenzy. (iv) She set her white face to him, passive, like a helpless animal. What are the emotions that these images evoke?

Answer 1

All the above-depicted expressions evoked the emotions of fear and weakness. Eveline was confused about whether to go ahead with her happiness or the promise given to her mother to stay back and fulfil her duties towards her family. She was in great pain, and her heart was very heavily loaded with emotions, making it impossible for her to go away with Frank. All these instances depict her loneliness and the burden of leaving her family for personal benefit.