Ulysses · Character
Major Tweedy
Molly Bloom's father, a British army officer.
minor
Also known as Major Tweedy, Major Brian Tweedy, Brian Tweedy, old Tweedy, Tweedy, Brian Cooper Tweedy
First appearance: ii
Major Tweedy shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Molly's father; Bloom recalls his old regiment while looking at a recruiting poster.
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