ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

JAMES JOYCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In Ulysses, which stylistic characteristic(s) appear?
A
stream of consciousness
B
repetition of words
C
shifts in narrative voice
D
All of the Above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ulysses has become particularly famous for Joyce’s stylistic innovations. In Portrait, Joyce first attempted the technique of interior monologue, or stream-of-consciousness. He also experimented with shifting style-the narrative voice of Portrait changes stylistically as Stephen matures.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ulysses is divided into the three books (marked I, II, and III) and 18 episodes. The episodes do not have chapter headings or titles, and are numbered only in Gabler’s edition.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most scholars regard Ulysses as a masterwork of Modernism, while others hail it as the pivotal point of Postmodernism. Perhaps the most notable of the works of analysis is Don Gifford’s Ulysses Annotated (1988).

Detailed explanation-4: -One of humanity’s great masterpieces, James Joyce’s Ulysses celebrates the strength of spirit required to endure the trials of everyday life, exploring the patterns of human thought while also fostering an appreciation for differences between people.

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