English Literature A-Level
individual autonomy
What individual autonomy means in English Literature A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of individual autonomy
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Reference: OCR
What Stephen struggles for against oppressive societal expectations, alongside religion and art, in the 'Young Men' theme.
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