Old father, old artificer, stand me now and ever in good stead.
In James Joyce's "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man," the protagonist grapples with his identity and the influences of his upbringing. The quote “Old father, old artificer, stand me now and ever in good stead” reflects a plea for guidance and support from a paternal figure. This relationship symbolizes the struggle between tradition and the desire for personal expression, illustrating the tension between familial expectations and individual artistic...