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Works of James Joyce: Chapter Three

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From: Monarch Notes
Date: 19630101
Author:Joyce, James

Joyce, James
Monarch Notes
01-01-1963
Chapter Three

The Deadly Sins.

Before the Retreat Sermon, Stephen is held in the grip of the Seven
Deadly Sins; and Joyce's source for the first few pages of Chapter Three is
probably the belief of St. James (an ironic choice of saint!) that a violation
of one commandment involves transgressing all the others. Stephen's gluttony
is revealed in his new attitude towards food, as the young Momus no longer
eats merely to ward off starvation in the impoverished Dedalus household, but
wishes to cram his stomach with highly seasoned victuals. Again, he projects
his ...

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