In need of some in "araby," james joyce uses many archetypal images: the innocent youth, the mysterious female, and the distracted adult. how does the mysterious female affect the meaning of the story? seeking to understand the female is the protagonist's unattainable goal. accepting the female's lack of interest is the protagonist's main obstacle. buying the female a gift despite interference results in a satisfying ending. dealing with the youth's emotions toward the female slows the pace of the story