Date of Award
Spring 5-2-2017
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
English
First Advisor
Professor Israel
Second Advisor
Professor Neary
Third Advisor
Professor Robbins
Academic Program Adviser
Amy Robbins
Abstract
This essay explores the status of the animal and the consequences of animal speechlessness in Ulysses, mainly focusing on encounters with dogs and cats. Through these animal encounters, Joyce provides a foundation for understanding the complications faced by the Bloom family in grieving their deceased infant son.
Recommended Citation
Watson, Pierce R., "Dogs, Cats, and a Lambkin: Speechlessness and the Animal in Ulysses" (2017). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/174