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Stephen Dedalus

Protagonist from Joyce's works, used to discuss modernist character.

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Also known as Stephen

First appearance: viii pattern and rhythm

Stephen Dedalus shows up with force in VI: Fantasy. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Described as a character in Ulysses who tries to explore life through the intellect, and is recognized by Bloom as a spiritual son.
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  • Modernist character and mythic structure
  • Realism, depth, and narrative pattern
  • Character transformation and flatness

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  • Escalation
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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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