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A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man · Character

Billy

A boy at Clongowes, possibly a friend of Stephen.

minor

Also known as Willie

First appearance: i

Billy first appears in 0002 i.

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SDStephen DedalusDRDante RiordanMCMr. CaseyLBLord ByronBIBilly

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  • Diverse influences and acquaintances
  • Protagonist
  • Childhood and family influences
  • Belvedere rivals and literary references

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