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Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man Chapter One. By: Allison Merims & Chandni Shroff. Summary. Introduction to characters Catholic vs. Protestant Maturing atmosphere of dialogue and events Corporal Punishment. Motifs & Sensory Details. Hot/Cold Light/Dark Good/Bad Wet/Dry.
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Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man Chapter One By: Allison Merims & ChandniShroff
Summary • Introduction to characters • Catholic vs. Protestant • Maturing atmosphere of dialogue and events • Corporal Punishment
Motifs &Sensory Details • Hot/Cold • Light/Dark • Good/Bad • Wet/Dry
Catholics vs. Protestants C vs. P
Symbols • Maze/Labyrinth • Bird Imagery • Water
Charles Stewart Parnell Born on the 27th of June in 1846, into a family of Anglo-Irish Protestant landowners. In 1875, Parnell was elected to the House of Commons in the “Home Rule.”
Charles Stewart Parnell As an Irish political leader, Parnell influences many characters’ decisions in the novel. His determination for freedom from the British seemed to promise Ireland freedom. However, when the details of his affair is revealed, he fell from the grace of many. His fervent exhaustion to regain his previous position resulted in his death.
Michael Davitt • In 1879, Michael Davitt founded the Land League, and appointed Parnell the head. • In 1882, the Phoenix Park Murders, in which British officials were murdered, were blamed on Parnell by his enemies. • Although he was constantly under attack, he continued to work for the Irish Party.