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Eveline's point of view
Eveline is the only real character in the story. The others, like her father, her mother, brothers and sisters, family priest and her boyfriend, are just appearances. As a matter of fact they drive her mind because they are parts of Eveline's mental apparatus. So in analysing the point of view an intelligent reader can notice that Eveline hasn't got a personal point of view, as a matter of fact she is unable to formulate it because of her underdeveloped thought.
More over she is also portrayed as a passive character: she hadn't taken the initiative in deciding to go away, she had just consented to go away without being totally convinced.
Eveline's life is oppressive, both at home and at work. She is described as a victim of her situation, and doesn't seem to have any choice. As a matter of fact when it is the moment to decide, she is afraid of change and believes it to be painful and impossible.