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A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man · Character

Fonsy Davin

A fellow student and friend of Stephen, a nationalist.

minor

Also known as Davin

First appearance: Chapter V

Fonsy Davin shows up with force in Chapter V. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Thought of by Stephen as a peasant student, associated with the statue of the national poet.
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In Chapter V: Thought of by Stephen as a peasant student, associated with the statue of the national poet.

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SDStephen DedalusCRCranlyFAFather ArnallTETempleLYLynchFDFonsy Davin

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  • Other

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  • Diverse influences and acquaintances
  • Protagonist
  • University intellectual circle
  • Childhood and family influences

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See Fonsy Davin in Chapter V
See Fonsy Davin in Chapter V