Sure, he's just arrived at what should be a big bash, but Gabriel's first feeling is one of shame for how his talk with Lily works out. All of the other stories' intricate investigations of the feelings of love, shame, anxiety, and disappointment anticipate Gabriel's "arrival" in "The Dead." So put on your thinking caps, because you're about to tackle one of the most important characters in the entire collection. In fact, Gabriel's role in all of Dubliners is a little bit like this. Without him, who knows what would happen? That's in part because Gabriel's part of the family (Aunt Kate and Aunt Julia are his aunts), and also because they can trust him to keep an eye on things. Before we even meet Gabriel Conroy, there's a lot of anticipation surrounding his arrival at the Morkans' annual party.
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