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The document summarizes the short story "Counterparts" by James Joyce. It introduces the main characters, Farrington and Mr. Alleyne, describing Farrington as a lazy, drunk man who blames others for his problems, and Mr. Alleyne as his aggressive boss. The plot follows Farrington neglecting his work duties to go drinking, angering Mr. Alleyne by submitting an incomplete contract. Later, Farrington loses money gambling and returns home, where he beats his son in anger. The summary highlights the themes of laziness, poverty, and social problems in Ireland at the time portrayed in the story.
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- 4. Mr. Alleyne tells Farrington off… Farrington doesn’t feel like working… And he goes out to drink a beer… Mr. Alleyne hits Farrington… He meets his friends to forget his problems… Farrington loses his reputation as a strong man… EVENTS At home he beats his son while the little boy prays… He feels full of smouldering anger and humiliated and…
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