Actors protest against plans to turn James Joyce story landmark into hotel

The transcript discusses the significance of James Joyce's story 'The Dead', set in a building that represents Irish life at the turn of the 20th century. It emphasizes the importance of preserving cultural heritage and using imagination to maintain the cultural and literary history of Dublin. The speaker reflects on the potential transformation of the historic house into a tourist hostel, viewing it as a metaphor for the changes in the city. The transcript concludes with a call to preserve the cultural essence of Dublin in a contemporary and lively manner.

In what ways does the speaker describe the impact of the story on the English language?

What metaphor does the speaker use to describe the transformation of the building into a tourist hostel?