Discuss the way in which Joyce Presents the Opening of his Narrative from Within the mind of a Very Young Child.
Discuss the way in which Joyce Presents the Opening of his Narrative from Within the mind of a Very Young Child.
The opening chapter of Joyce's novel illustrates the progression of a child's mind in the beginning stages of life. The development is rapid, and can already be identified on the first page of the novel. For example, it begins with the stereotypical opening of a child's story, 'Once upon a time', then progresses to use language such as 'cachou', 'velvet' and 'maroon', all examples of a more sophisticated vocabulary. The contrast between the beginning and end of the chapter emphasizes the idea of the ageing child. For example, initially, short, simple phrases are used, such as 'He was baby tuckoo.' The sentences then progress to a slightly longer, more complicated structure to indicate the expanding intelligence of the child. These changes are subtle yet still noticeable in the text.
The opening chapter of Joyce's novel illustrates the progression of a child's mind in the beginning stages of life. The development is rapid, and can already be identified on the first page of the novel. For example, it begins with the stereotypical opening of a child's story, 'Once upon a time', then progresses to use language such as 'cachou', 'velvet' and 'maroon', all examples of a more sophisticated vocabulary. The contrast between the beginning and end of the chapter emphasizes the idea of the ageing child. For example, initially, short, simple phrases are used, such as 'He was baby tuckoo.' The sentences then progress to a slightly longer, more complicated structure to indicate the expanding intelligence of the child. These changes are subtle yet still noticeable in the text.
