What is the significance of the words "moocow" and "tuckoo," according to most critics ?
Correct answer: C. it captures the intellectual perceptions of a child
- A. it represents Joyce's decision not to use stream of consciousness
- B. it emulates an adult's intellectual process
- C. it captures the intellectual perceptions of a child
- D. it represents Joyce's shift to more conventional language
Explanation
Words such as “moocow” and “tuckoo” reproduce Stephen’s early childlike perception rather than an adult’s organised intellectual language. Joyce therefore adjusts the style to the child’s consciousness.
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