In this entry, Stephen announces his desire to embrace his individuality and reject the traditionalist view of religion for a spiritual calling based in art. ... However, in the closing lines of the novel, Stephen finally frees himself from his father's influence. ... As Stephen is bridging the gap between childhood and adult independence, he strives for the uninhibited freedom of these birds. ... Stephen's newfound freedom and independence mirrors Daedalus' freedom from his own, physical labyrinth. However, even in his escape from home and family, Stephen retains some influence...

• Word Count: 1289
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

From this point on, Willy becomes more and more caught up in the world he creates around himself. ... Happy's ambitions have manifested differently to Willy's, he has a distorted view of competition and sleeps with his bosses wives as a way of "getting ahead", but y the end of the play it seems it will destroy him just as it did his father. ... However, relations between the separate members become increasingly strained as Willy deteriorates into his world of fantasy; he becomes increasingly alienated from both his sons and seems no longer able to stand the guilt of having cheated on...

• Word Count: 1911
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate