Araby

The story Araby is about a very young little boy who likes his friends' older sister. We can conclude that the kid is about eight or nine years old, and the girl he likes is about fifteen; possibly a high school student. He pretty much stalks the girl. Any chance he gets, he sits out staring at her every move. Then it comes time for the annual bazaar and he finds out that she won't be able to make it. He, however, decides to ask his uncle for money so he can pass by and pick up something for her. My opinion on the story is that it's cute and romantic. Though it's just a child infatuated with one he will never have, he truly does attempt to satisfy her by purchasing something for her at the bazaar. He never tells her how he feels for her; he simply gives up after realizing that she'll never lay eyes on him.