The Dead by Joyce describes the life state that is depressing, paralyzing, tiring, idle and living dead of the middle- and lower-class citizens in Dublin and the ultimate ending.

• 乔伊斯的《死者》描绘了都柏林中下层市民死气沉沉、麻木疲软、无所作为、行同死尸的生活状态及其最终结局。