| This is the semi-autobiographical story of Joyce's life as a student in Dublin. Protagonist, Stephen Daedelus is in the throes of deciding whether to become a priest or an artist. It is the experimental writing style of this book that outshines the story, which sometimes paints Daedelus as quite a boring young man. The story, which is more like poetry than prose, is written in a series of flashbacks which can be difficult to follow. And of course Joyce's hero goes on to become the leading character in his greatest book, Ulysses | ||
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Plot & Themes Time/era of story - 1900-1920's Internal struggle/realization? Yes Struggle over Main Character Gender - Male Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's Ethnicity/Nationality Main Adversary Identity: - society Setting Europe Yes European country: - England/UK |
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