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A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man · Character
Cardinal Wolsey
Historical figure referenced in a school lesson.
minor
Also known as Wolsey
First appearance: i
Cardinal Wolsey first appears in 0002 i.
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Stephen's obsessive, mechanical devotion reaches its emotional and psychological peak here, as he drives himse…
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