Paper Summary:

This paper explores the relationships seen in James Joyce's "Ulysses" by focusing on the character of Stephen. The reviewer describes what Stephen symbolizes in the novel. Stephen is further analyzed from the perspective of several of his relationships, including that with his roommates and his parents. The paper also examines the theme of love in the novel. The reviewer concludes that Joyce explores and masterfully defines many types of relationships through the thoughts and action of his characters.

Outline:
Stephen, Mulligan, and Haines
Paternal vs Maternal Relationships
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Stephen Dedalus, "Kinch" is the young hero of the story. Stephen symbolically represents Telemachus in "The Odyssey." Leopold Bloom would be "Ulysses" in the novel. Stephen is a schoolteacher who has recently returned to Dublin after a time in Paris. Stephen is haunted by several "ghosts." The first ghost that haunts Stephen is the recent death of his mother. The second ghost is Stephens's recent spiritual severance from Ireland and the Catholic Church. Stephen was named Kinch by his roommate Malachi "Buck" Mulligan. The name Kinch means knife, an apparent stab at Stephens' wit and humor."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Joyce, James. Ulysses. Hans Walter Gabler (ed). Random House. June, 1986.

Visitors who viewed this Book Review also liked these:

• Analytical Essay # 5858 : "An Analysis of Greek Poetry"
• Analytical Essay # 7613 : "Characterization in Tennyson's 'Ulysses'"
• Poem Review # 107893 : "Tennyson's Poems of Ulysses"

APA Citation:

MLA Citation: