A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man

by

James Joyce

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man: Chapter 4, Part 1 Quiz 3 questions

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How does Stephen perceive his newfound piety?
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He sees his prayers as a means to attain earthly pleasures
He thinks his rigid new behavior connects him to God
He isn't sure his piety will matter but keeps praying anyway
He views his actions as a way to acquire material wealth
What does Stephen struggle with in his religious devotion?
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He has difficulty understanding and relating to the abstract concept of God's love
He discovers that he's frightened of God and this makes him anxious about praying
He struggles with the physical act of prayer and considers giving it up entirely
All of the above
What happens to Stephen's method of keeping his focus on God's love?
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His method remains consistently effective and allows him to continuously grow closer to God
His method brings about an enhanced appreciation of worldly matters and sensual experiences
His method completely eliminates his sensory experience and worldly concerns in everyday life
His method fails as the world and his old ways of thinking force themselves back into his mind