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Ulysses
Homeric hero and Joyce's novel, referenced for pattern and mythic structure.
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First appearance: viii pattern and rhythm
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- Other
Character groups
- Modernist character and mythic structure
- Diverse characters and narrative theory
- Psychological depth and prophetic vision
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this chapter, the emotional and psychological peak occurs as Forster shifts from analyzing narrative craft…
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