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Ulysses with Anne Fogarty

On the Road with Penguin Classics

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Exploring the Martello Tower in Ulysses

In this chapter, the significance of the Martello tower as a location in James Joyce's Ulysses is discussed. The tower serves as a symbolic representation of tensions between English and Irish characters, and its practical setting offers a panoramic view of Dublin. The chapter also emphasizes Ireland's connection to the world and colonial history through the tower.

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