In A Portrait of the Artist, the main character is named after which mythical figure ?
Correct answer: C. Daedalus
- A. Aeneas
- B. Icarus
- C. Daedalus
- D. Minos
Explanation
Stephen's surname, Dedalus, recalls Daedalus, the Greek craftsman who escaped Crete by making wings. The myth therefore supports Stephen's desire to achieve artistic freedom through flight.
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