... a restricted society to some extent. This restriction hampers Stephen's development and conflicts with his emerging artist. The view of Mr Dedalus and Mr Casey is an Ireland, where politics are not restricted by politics. They believe that religion hampers Ireland's development as an independent nation as seen in references such as "Priest ridden Godforsaken race". Mr Casey even takes his detest for the churches intervention to the extreme saying "no God for Ireland". This is important as Stephen has never seen someone question God's power, and this memory will affect his future choices especially when he learns to rebel against the restraints of society. Stephen's soul has started to develop. These memories that will affect him have been shown to him without any lies - "let him remember too". The language has excited him, bringing up emotions - "the spoken words thrilled him". Stephen has been given too different aspects of ...

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