The name Eveline, meaning "life" in Hebrew, which is "little, or little, Eve" means more than just a name. James Joyce purposely gives the name “Eveline” to this particular character in reference to her life due to her very little personal independence, limited by her father's abuse. Eveline conveys biblical relationships to Eve simply because they both have influence in seducing their lovers. Unfortunately, their desire for presence in heaven is cut short with “[their] 'expulsion' [taking] the inverted form of not being able to realize [their] project of freedom. [They are] expelled from a place [that] they have never managed to reach” (Velloso Fernandes de Tolentino, par. 16). Eveline is removed from her chance at paradise, moving to Buenos Aires with Frank, demonstrating her discomfort as a young woman.