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Martha Clifford

Bloom's secret correspondent under the pseudonym Henry Flower.

minor

Also known as Martha, Miss Martha Clifford ℅ P. O. Dolphin, Martha Clifford, Dolphin

First appearance: iv

Martha Clifford shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Bloom's secret correspondent; her letter is read and contemplated.
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LBLeopold BloomSDStephen DedalusMCMartin Cunning…BBBlazes BoylanMBMolly BloomMCMartha Clifford

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  • Extended cast and historical figures
  • Protagonist
  • Dublin social network

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Martha Clifford in iv