... art. While he is dependent on his friends as listeners, he is also determined to create an independent existence, liberated from the expectations of friends and family. He becomes more and more determined to free himself from all limiting pressures, and eventually decides to leave ... has always been bound by outside influences. When Stephen leaves, it is to forge the conscience of the Irish race - a project that, ironically, he feels he can accomplish only by leaving his native island behind. Apart from these questions about Stephen's life, the novel presents us a serie of themes ... 's...

• Word Count: 4998
• Approx Pages: 20
• Grade Level: Undergraduate