On the surface, this chapter is the character assassination of Shem(us) (“shame us”) as recalled by his twin brother Shaun, followed by Shem’s apology and self defense, and his outcry to their mother Anna Livia (ALP) who was quick to respond.
During the early stages of his writing (and serialized publication) of ‘Work in Progress’ Joyce’s brother, Stanislaus Joyce grew increasingly unsympathetic of the new work. James Joyce took this as a betrayal.
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