“Blood is thicker than water.” That common proverb may contain some truth. In the case of Eveline in “Eveline” by James Joyce, family and religion seem to be the glue that holds this family together. For some people, including Eveline; Religion and family are a very important part of life. Religion is a way of life for Eveline and her family. Eveline being Irish and growing up in Ireland, it was almost a law to be a good Catholic. Part of being a good Catholic is being a good family. Furthermore, Eveline made a promise to her mother. After the impending death of Eveline's mother, Eveline promised that she would take care of the family. It can be observed that Eveline is a religious person in a religious home. He sponsored a print of the Blessed Margherita Maria Alcoque. One does not patronize a print of promises unless there is a deeply rooted faith in divinity. On the wall hangs an old yellowed photograph of a priest, his father's schoolmate. People with deeply held faith hang photographs of religious icons in their home. These photographs carry the faith of their religion...