... service to the community. Along the novel we learn about Stephen's desire to steer clear of politics, but despite this he constantly ponders Ireland's place in the world. He concludes that the Irish have always been a subservient people, allowing outsiders to control them. In his conversation with the dean of studies at the university, he realizes that even the language of the Irish people really ... belongs to the English. Stephen's perception of Ireland's subservience has two effects on his ... development as an artist. First, it makes him determined to escape the bonds that his Iris...

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