In "Eveline," what are the reasons for Eveline's wish to leave her hometown and go with Frank?

A new
life in Buenos Aires with Frank is an attractive option for . A fresh start in a faraway country
is just what she needs. Her home life is marred by boredom, drudgery, and petty arguments over
money with her alcoholic father. What's happening in Eveline's life is simply a microcosm of a
wider political and cultural malaise in Irish society. A constant refrain from Joyce in his
short stories is the cultural and intellectual stasis of life in Ireland, and Eveline's drab,
hopeless existence reflects this.

Eveline clearly has deep feelings for
Frank. He would be the ideal man for her, in Argentina or anywhere else. Upping sticks and
moving half way round the world is a big step, but it would be so much easier for Eveline with
Frank by her side. She's taking a risk, but not a very big one. She knows that Frank will be a
loyal, loving companion, someone who will take care of her and give her all the emotional
comfort and support so patently lacking at home. Simply put, moving to...