Question

What does the bazaar represent in the story? How does Joyce developed the symbolic meaning of the bazaar throughout the story?

Answer 1

the bazaar has a number of meanings. It could symbolize the narrator’s desire to escape the boredom and dullness of his conventional life in Dublin with his aunt and uncle.

Answer 2

 The name of this bazaar is indicative of this quest into foreign lands. To the narrator, he sees his trip to Araby the equivalent of questing to the Holy Land to fight for Christianity. I hope my answer has come to your help. God bless and have a nice day ahead!