Which of the following does Joyce address thematically in The Dubliners ?
Correct answer: C. Irish nationalism
- A. the positive side of war with Germany
- B. the supremacy of Britain
- C. Irish nationalism
- D. the Irish nation's inability to survive without England's help
Explanation
Irish nationalism is a recurring concern in Dubliners, but Joyce presents it alongside political paralysis, colonial dependence, and disappointed idealism. The other options reduce or distort the collection's critical treatment of Ireland and Britain.
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