In A Portrait of the Artist, how do most critics suggest that the flight motif functions ?
Correct answer: D. All of the Above
- A. it represents the desire to flee Ireland
- B. it represents the hero's fear that he will overestimate his abilities
- C. it implies that the artist must take flight to do his work
- D. All of the Above
Explanation
The flight motif combines escape from Ireland with the artist's need to rise beyond social, religious, and national restrictions. It also carries Stephen's anxiety about whether his artistic ambitions will exceed his abilities, making all three statements relevant.
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