She would leave her old life for a new one which does not seem guaranteed. If Frank broke up with Eveline, she would find herself on the streets of a country unknown to her. Her current life is poor, she has an abusive father and moving to Buenos Ayres would simply be an improved life. Frank was ready to board the ship with Eveline, then she made a last minute choice. Eveline decided to stay in Ireland, maintain her duties and responsibilities at home and stay with her aging father. Frank, meanwhile, was returning to Buenos Ayres alone, but “he rushed beyond the barrier and asked her to follow him. He was yelled at to continue, but he called her anyway. She turned her white face towards him, passive, like a defenseless animal. His eyes gave him no sign of love, goodbye or recognition. (6). Eveline realizes that Frank is not good for her. Eveline recognized that her responsibilities at home were much more important to her than starting a new life with Frank in Buenos