The theme of paralysis in ‘The Sisters,’ and ‘An Encounter,’ from James Joyce’s collection

Discuss the theme of paralysis in ‘The Sisters,’ and ‘An Encounter,’ from James Joyce’s collection of short stories, Dubliners. How is paralysis manifested in the portrayal of the city of Dublin and how does it affect the lives of some of the characters in the stories? Make sure you illustrate your answer with specific examples from the stories.