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Overall in the novel Portrait, religion is depicted as an overbearing burden which clouds and heavies the mind and conscious while assuming power over its believers.
From early on in his life, religion hinders Stephen and his desires. At the beginning of the novel Stephen likes a young girl and thinks of marrying her later in life. His mother finds this completely wrong due to the fact that the girl's family is Protestant, and not Catholic like Stephen's family. As Stephen grows up, especially being in Catholic schools for his whole education, his religion continues to incessantly impede on his own thoughts, aspirations, and artistic abilities. From this we can infer that James Joyce himself was not a great supporter or fan of religion and that he felt no need for it.
As the novel progresses, so does Stephen's relationship with the Church. As a young boy he feels very in touch with a love for the Church. Slowly, while Stephen grows up, finds more of himself, and forms his own......

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