In A Portrait of the Artist, what is Stephen's relationship with his Irish nationality ?
Correct answer: A. he is conflicted by his desire to leave Ireland because he has inextricable ties to it
- A. he is conflicted by his desire to leave Ireland because he has inextricable ties to it
- B. he is sure of his desire to become a leader like Parnell because his friends and family universally praise Irish leaders
- C. he is committed to staying in Ireland
- D. he deeply wants to leave Ireland, but he feels that, as an artist, he can only work with national themes
Explanation
Stephen is pulled between deep cultural ties to Ireland and his determination to escape its political, religious, and familial pressures. His final artistic aim is to fly beyond these nets rather than remain a committed national leader.
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