" (72) The resolution of these conflicted emotions toward religion and God is seen in Stephen's penultimate journal entry. ... As A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is largely autobiographical, the denouement seen in Stephen's journal entries also holds great significance for Joyce's own struggles in staying loyal to either religion or his own inner artist. ... Furthermore, the journal entries signify a solution to Stephen's wavering feelings towards his father, Simon Dedalus. ... These final instances illuminate Stephen's fully developed psyche and Joyce...

• Word Count: 1289
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In a deep reflection on the unfortunate circumstances under which he's been living, Crusoe says, "I now began to consider seriously my condition, and the circumstance I was reduc'd to, and I drew up the state of my affairs in writing." ... The creation of a journal in which Crusoe can voice his innermost thoughts provides the reader with an opportunity to connect with Crusoe on a new level, understanding the reasoning behind many of his actions. ...

• Word Count: 2834
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate