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Joyce's "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man": A Review


James Joyce's A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is considered to
be one of the finest works of literature of all time. Herbert Gorman, an author
from the early twentieth century, stated that "so profound and beautiful and
convincing a book is part of the lasting literature of our age," and with good
reason. The main character of the novel, Stephen Dedalus, is a complex and
dynamic youth, and one who undergoes vast changes during the course of his life.
The main influences on him are family and religion. As his life passes,
Stephens' feelings towards these influences change drastically.
Stephen's family is very important to him. His father, Simon, plays a
major role in his early life, and Stephen has great respect for him. However,
there are instances when Stephen is angered by his fathers' actions, and resents
his statements. The growing debts incurred by Simon lead to his son's
transferring to a day school.......

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