An in-progress entry in the Episode 2 · Nestor thread on Swerve of Shore, by Brandon Nicklaus.
Mr Deasy: Is modeled after Francis Irwin who James Joyce worked for for some time. He was the headmaster of the Clifton School in Dalkey. He has an angry white mustache and an illdyed head. This is Stephen’s boss which could be looked at like a father figure. An unwanted father figure. Deasy tries to give Stephen advice and press his views onto him. He is pro-British and anti-free thinker. Opposite of Stephen.
Stephen’s Students: Ones which are named: Talbert, Cochrane, Armstrong, Comyn, Edith, Ethel, Gerty, Lily, Cyril, Sargent, Halliday. This episode starts with Stephen teaching his class.
Private boys school in Dalkey. Roughly 1 mile away from the Martello tower. Mostly in Stephens classroom and his headmaster, Mr. Deasy’s Office.
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