Ulysses · Character
Mr Deasy
The headmaster of the school where Stephen teaches.
minor
Also known as Mr Deasy, Mr Garrett Deasy, Garry, old Deasy, Garrett Deasy
First appearance: II
Mr Deasy's tie to Stephen Dedalus is one of the pressures that moves Ulysses—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The headmaster who pays Stephen, gives him a letter to publish, and makes anti-Semitic remarks.
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With Stephen Dedalus (professional): Mr. Deasy is Stephen's employer at the school, a pedantic and anti-Semitic headmaster who lectures Stephen on history and money. With Stephen Dedalus (professional): Mr. Deasy is…
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- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Newspaper and intellectual circle
- Dublin social network
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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