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epiphany, noun

(1): a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential (Links to an external site.) nature or meaning of something

(2): an intuitive grasp of reality through something (such as an event) usually simple and striking

(3): an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure

In an essay of 4 pages explore how the concept of "epiphany" operates in the the short story "The Dead." Like many of the protagonists in Dubliners,Gabriel Conroy realizes something new about his life and grapples with the consequences of that insight: in the case of Conroy, he learns of the love a young man once had for his wife and the tragic end that befell that boy. The scene between Conroy and his wife back at the hotel is the the climax of the story, but I'd like you to examine what actions, moments, characters, and dialogue earlier in the story tell us about Conroy's character and the redundancy and even the boredom in his life. Exploring the short story in this way will help you understand how the earlier section of the story sets the stage for the climactic epiphany in the hotel room.