Joyce is over the top on purpose, and he wants us to understand why Stephen would be scared in the moment but to also see that the priests are piling on to keep the artist from exploring a full life. So, it's the greatest "scare" sermon of all time but, like a horror film, the impact is strong but short-lived.
Excellent start . . . orphaned girl with a knack for chess, taught by janitor, harsh orphanage despite its courtly look.
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