What is the 'aesthetic theory' proposed by Stephen Dedalus in 'A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man'?
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Correct answer: The artist should remain indifferent within the work, paring his fingernails
Stephen argues for a 'stasis' in art, where the artist is refined out of existence. He believes the personality of the artist should eventually disappear into the work, achieving a god-like impersonality.
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