Refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of this story. in james joyce's story "araby," what is the relationship between the archetype of the questing hero and the archetype of the pure maiden? the hero wins the prize the maiden requested so she accepts his love. the maiden dashes the hero's hopes when she forbids the hero to speak to her. the pure maiden is a during the hero's quest, giving him aid and comfort. the romantic ideal of the pure maiden inspires the hero to begin his quest.