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A character in Dubliners

Who is Gabriel Conroy?

By the Library of Alexandria · 2 minute read · Updated 23. Okt 2026

In short

  • Gabriel Conroy is a teacher and writer in The Dead, a story in James Joyce's Dubliners.
  • He is due to give a speech at the Misses Morkan's annual winter party.
  • His wife Gretta is at his side during an evening of food, dancing and song.

Who Gabriel Conroy is

Gabriel Conroy appears in The Dead, the story set at a winter party in James Joyce's Dubliners. He is a teacher and writer, with a speech to give at the gathering. The party brings together food, dancing and song within the collection's portrait of Dublin life.

What Gabriel Conroy wants

Gabriel wants his speech at the Misses Morkan's annual party to go well. The hosts are two elderly sisters, and his wife Gretta is there beside him. His part in the evening places him among the ordinary people whose wishes Joyce follows closely.

Questions

Who is Gabriel Conroy in Dubliners?

Gabriel Conroy is a teacher and writer who appears in The Dead.

What does Gabriel Conroy want?

He wants to give a successful speech at the annual winter gathering.

Who is Gabriel Conroy's wife?

His wife is Gretta, who accompanies him at the Misses Morkan's party.

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