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Introduction
’s masterpiece and a cornerstone of Modernist literature.
published in 1922, it has had a profound
on the development of the
novel.
The narrative takes place over the course of a single day: June 16, 1904, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 AM the next morning.
Most of the action occurs within the thoughts of the main characters as they move through Dublin.
The novel explores themes such as identity, exile, routine, memory,
, sexuality, and
.
ic Structure –
and the Odyssey
The novel is structured around
’s Odyssey, using
as a
framework.
The 18 episodes in
loosely correspond to episodes in the Odyssey.
Analogies and contrasts are drawn between the ancient epic and the
story.
In
s tale:
Odysseus embarks on a long journey to return home.
In Ulysses:
Leopold Bloom’s wanderings around Dublin mirror Odysseus’ quest.
His eventual return to his house parallels
’
coming.
Characters and
Parallels
The novel centers around three principal characters, each reflecting a figure from the Odyssey:
pold Bloom =
: A wandering, reflective man.
Bloom = Penelope: His wife, associated with fidelity and sensuality.
Stephen Dedalus = Telemachus: A young intellectual searching for identity and guidance
Un
the heroic figures of
’s epic,
s characters are
ordinary
introspective
deeply human
Their experiences highlight
the contrast between
and
reality.
and Narrative
’s goal was to capture the fluid, random, and often chaotic processes of
.
He pioneered the use of:
Interior monologue
of consciousness
Free association and disjointed syntax
are shown as fragmentary and
linear, often incomplete or overlapping.
shifts dramatically in
across episodes,
reflecting changes in mood, theme, and character.
blends:
Invented words
and literary references
Street-level Dublin dialects
Slang and elevated diction
Bloom’s Monologue (Penelope Episode)
The final chapter, known as
Bloom’s monologue,
is one of the most innovative and revolutionary parts of the novel.
It consists of a
of
interrupted thought,
Captures
’s inner
as she lies in bed, reflecting on her life, love, and sexuality.
Begins and ends with the word “yes”, symbolizing affirmation, sensuality, and closure
Offers a
perspective that counters and complements the
journeys of Bloom and Stephen.
’s Invented
and Wordplay
was known for linguistic experimentation, often creating new words, especially onomatopoeic ones.
He kept a
called “scribbledehobble”, where he recorded spontaneous
and invented terms.
Transformed
playfully:
For example, turned the noun “sausage” into a verb.
Opened the
for postmodernist language experimentation and influenced generations of writers.
