The boy’s late arrival to araby was caused by
mrs. mercer’s visit
the freemason’s meeting
his uncle’s lateness
his long walk

the third option

Explanation:

James Joyce's "Dubliners" is a collection of short stories that depicts the life of the ordinary people of the capital of Ireland. Araby refers to an Oriental feast that actually took place in May 1894. In the story, the boy fancies a girl he sees every day. This girl addresses him and asks him whether he is going to the bazaar because she is unable to go. The boy tells her that he is buying something for her but, unfortunately, his uncle forgets about the bazaaar and arrives late. He finally arrives at Araby late at night.

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i would say that these are the two thesis statements best for a literary analysis essay on recurring themes in shakespeare's romeo and juliet:

1.  in romeo and juliet, shakespeare demonstrates that love comes in a variety of forms, be it romantic, familial, or between friends.

2.  shakespeare explores the struggle for identity through the character of juliet in his play romeo and juliet.

the other theses aren't reoccurring in this play. 

explanation: