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Ulysses

Cunning Greek hero, exemplar of endurance and resourcefulness.

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First appearance: i of the things which are in our power and not in our power

Ulysses shows up with force in Of Contentment. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned alongside Socrates as one who said 'I move not without thy knowledge,' representing trust in divine providence.
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In Of Contentment: Mentioned alongside Socrates as one who said 'I move not without thy knowledge,' representing trust in divine providence. Later, in To (Or Against) a Person Who Was One of Those Who Were Not Valued…

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Character Web

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Mythological exemplars
  • Assorted historical, mythological, and literary figures
  • Philosophers and rulers

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Narrative arc

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

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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