Satan, really, is the romantic youth of Jesus re-appearing for a moment

Satan, really, is the romantic youth of Jesus re-appearing for a moment

In James Joyce's works, particularly in his novel "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man," the theme of temptation and the struggle between good and evil is a prevalent one. The character of Satan, often portrayed as the ultimate embodiment of evil, takes on a different role in Joyce's narrative. Instead of being a purely malevolent force, Satan is depicted as a complex and multifaceted character who embodies the romantic youth of Jesus re-appearing for a moment.