← All characters

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man · Character

Mr. McGlade

A teacher at Belvedere College.

minor

Also known as McGlade

First appearance: ii

Mr. McGlade first appears in 0003 ii.

See Mr. McGlade in iiBook page

Free preview opens at this moment — character cards, Character Web, and themes sit beside the text as you read.

Character Web

7 connections

A slice of how Mr. McGlade sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.

SDSimon DedalusSDStephen DedalusRKRody KickhamFAFather ArnallFLFlemingMMMr. McGlade

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse influences and acquaintances
  • Childhood and family influences
  • Protagonist

+2 more in the full Character Web

Open in reader

Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupBreaking pointClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point

Stephen's obsessive, mechanical devotion reaches its emotional and psychological peak here, as he drives himse…

Full beat labels and climax notes unlock in the reader.

Follow the arc while reading
See Mr. McGlade in ii