How do most critics believe Joyce's exile affected his use of language ?
Correct answer: D. After his exile, he used a mixture of languages and linguistic traditions in his works
- A. After his exile, he only used one "voice" in his works
- B. After his exile, he disliked the intricacy of language
- C. After his exile, he never used split narratives
- D. After his exile, he used a mixture of languages and linguistic traditions in his works
Explanation
Exile widened Joyce’s linguistic and cultural range, leading him to combine different languages, dialects, and literary traditions. The other options incorrectly describe his work as becoming simpler or more uniform.
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