Age Quote by James Joyce
“I think a child should be allowed to take his father's or mother's name at will on coming of age. Paternity is a legal fiction.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, 1916
Advocates personal freedom to choose a surname, challenging traditional paternal naming conventions.
In simple terms: Choose your own name freely.
Embrace autonomy in identity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- coming of age
- legal name change
- family discussions
- gender equality debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does a name shape personal identity?
- What barriers exist to changing surnames?
Legal systems may resist changes to naming laws.