1. Patriarchal Figures - Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
Write an essay in which you analyze the sources of the conflict and explain how the conflict contributes to the meaning of the work. ... However, in the closing lines of the novel, Stephen finally frees himself from his father's influence. ... Through this departure from all that he knows, Stephen is free to explore his own feelings and passions without being sidetracked by nationalistic fervor. ... Furthermore, Stephen's conscience is finally free from the "maze of narrow and dirty streets" (108) in Dublin, which is representative of his adolescent life. ...
- Word Count: 1289
- Approx Pages: 5
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Undergraduate