A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man: who's who, timeline and places
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- Stephen DedalusA lonely pupil at Clongowes Wood College who remembers home while struggling with lessons and teasing.First seen in chapter 1
- WellsA schoolboy who pushes Stephen into a ditch and mocks his answers about kissing his mother.First seen in chapter 1
- FlemingSomeone at school who shows concern when Stephen is homesick and unable to eat bread.First seen in chapter 1
- Uncle CharlesStephen's companion during outings in Blackrock before family trouble disrupts his routines.First seen in chapter 2
- Father ArnallA retreat preacher whose words make Stephen fear death, judgment, and divine punishment.First seen in chapter 3
- GodThe divine presence from whom Stephen feels distant while reflecting on his repeated sins.First seen in chapter 3
- The directorA religious authority who invites Stephen to consider joining the priesthood.First seen in chapter 4
- The dean of studiesA college figure who discusses beauty with Stephen and disagrees with him over a familiar word.First seen in chapter 5
- DavinSomeone whose account of a lonely woman's offer of shelter Stephen recalls.First seen in chapter 5
- Chapter 1
Stephen remembers early family life while struggling with loneliness, lessons, and teasing at Clongowes Wood College.
- Chapter 1
Wells mocks Stephen's answers about kissing his mother.
- Chapter 1
Stephen wakes hot and weak, refuses to report Wells for pushing him into a ditch, and enters the infirmary.
- Chapter 2
In Blackrock, Stephen accompanies Uncle Charles, trains with Mike Flynn, and leads games with Aubrey Mills.
- Chapter 2
Family trouble brings a move to a bleak Dublin house, and Stephen explores the city with growing bitterness.
- Chapter 2
Stephen turns a missed kiss into a poem, enters Belvedere, and prepares for a school play.
- Chapter 3
Stephen continues his outward religious duties while reflecting on repeated sexual sins and his distance from God.
- Chapter 3
The rector announces a retreat honoring Saint Francis Xavier, and Stephen feels afraid.
- Chapter 3
Father Arnall's preaching makes Stephen imagine death and judgment and seek comfort in a vision of Emma and the Blessed Virgin.
- Chapter 4
Stephen follows strict prayer and religious duties while disciplining his senses, but irritation and doubts persist.
- Chapter 4
The director suggests a priestly vocation, but Stephen feels repelled by religious order and recognizes his need for freedom.
- Chapter 4
Beside the sea, Stephen imagines artistic creation and finds joy in bodily life and beauty after seeing a girl.
- Chapter 5
Stephen eats among pawn tickets, lets his mother wash him, and leaves his impoverished home.
- Chapter 5
Walking toward college, Stephen recalls books, friends, and Davin's account of a lonely woman offering shelter.
- Chapter 5
A disagreement with the dean over a familiar word sharpens Stephen's feeling that English belongs more naturally to the dean.
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- Clongowes Wood CollegeStephen's school, where he struggles with cold, loneliness, lessons, and teasing.First seen in chapter 1
- BlackrockThe place where Stephen enjoys outings, training, reading, and games before his family moves.First seen in chapter 2
- DublinThe city where Stephen's family moves into a bleak house amid household trouble.First seen in chapter 2
- BelvedereThe school Stephen enters while his romantic feelings remain separate from those around him.First seen in chapter 2
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