The Archetypal Interpretation of Biblical Myth in A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
In A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man,Joyce integrates the biblical mythological archetypes into the narrative,giving the novel a strong mythological metaphor color.Through the interpretation of the biblical archetypes such as Eve's fall,Christ's suffering and Samson's struggle,which correspond to the growth of the protagonist,Joyce reproduces the protagonist's awakening of self-consciousness and his spiritual conversion from dedicating himself to religion to dedicating himself to art.Tasting forbidden fruit reflects Stephen's spirit of rebellion against religion,as well as his spirit of seeking knowledge and art.The comparison with the Suffering Christ reflects Stephen's dedication from religion to art.Stephen practices strict spiritual practice both in body and mind,reflecting Samson's heroic temperament and spirit of resistance.Stephen's experience shows that young people will inevitably make mistakes on the road to becoming artists,but by facing setbacks and tests,listening to their inner voice,they will finally realize the meaning of life in the pains of growth.
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young ManJoycemyththe Bible
NETL
NSTL
万方数据
