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A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce Fact-Matching Game

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About This Challenge

In this game inspired by ‘A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man’ by James Joyce, players will embark on a fact-matching adventure to piece together important information fragments.

  • Key detail 1: Uncover hidden clues and unravel the mysteries surrounding the protagonist’s journey of self-discovery.
  • Key detail 2: Use spells to unlock hints and gain extra time to complete each level.

Get ready to dive into the world of literature and test your detective skills in this intriguing game!

Need a Hint? View the Facts
  • A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is a semi-autobiographical novel by James Joyce.
  • The novel follows the protagonist, Stephen Dedalus, as he grows up in Dublin and struggles with his identity and artistic ambitions.
  • The novel was first serialized in a literary magazine called The Egoist from 1914 to 1915.
  • It was published in book form in 1916 and is considered one of Joyce's most important works.
  • The novel is written in a modernist style, with stream-of-consciousness narration and experimental language.
  • The novel explores themes of religion, nationalism, art, and the individual's search for self-fulfillment.
  • Stephen Dedalus is believed to be a representation of Joyce himself, as both characters share many biographical details.
  • The novel's title is taken from the Gospel of Mark in the Bible, where Jesus refers to himself as an artist.
  • The novel is divided into five chapters, each representing a different stage in Stephen's development.
  • The novel was initially met with mixed reviews, with some critics praising its innovative style and others criticizing its controversial content.
  • The novel has been adapted into a film, a play, and an opera.
  • Joyce's use of language in the novel is highly experimental, with neologisms and complex wordplay.
  • The novel's structure is influenced by Joyce's interest in the philosophy of Aristotle and Aquinas.
  • The novel is considered a classic of modernist literature and has had a significant influence on later writers.
  • The novel explores the tension between individuality and conformity in society.
  • Stephen's struggle with his Catholic faith is a central theme in the novel.
  • The novel is considered a bildungsroman, or coming-of-age story, as it follows Stephen's growth and maturation.
  • Joyce originally intended to call the novel Stephen Hero before settling on the final title.
  • The novel includes references to Irish history and politics, reflecting Joyce's own interest in his country's past.
  • The novel ends with Stephen's decision to leave Ireland and pursue his artistic ambitions abroad.

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