THE DYNAMICS OF PLOT IN THE POETICS OF THE NOVEL
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This article explores the complex relationship between fabula and plot in James Joyce’s novel “A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man”, emphasizing the philosophical and mythological dimensions of human existence. The author analyzes the inner dynamics of the narrative, showing how Joyce’s creative method transforms real-life experiences into artistic structures. The study highlights the use of myth, religion, and morality as key factors shaping the spiritual world of the protagonist, Stephen Dedalus. Through a deep analysis of artistic chronotope, the article reveals how time and space in the novel acquire symbolic meaning. The research also discusses the typology of static plots and the dominance of inner movement in the psychological structure of Joyce’s prose. The interaction of reality and imagination reflects the universal human quest for meaning and identity. Joyce’s mastery lies in his ability to connect the spiritual and material worlds through language and form. The article concludes that the novel represents not only an individual’s moral awakening but also the evolution of modernist consciousness in twentieth-century English literature.
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