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The "Hades" episode takes place on the way to, and in, Prospect Cemetery (Glasnevin), in the northern suburb of Dublin, some 2 miles from the city center. In this SV, we see from left to right: the chapel used for funeral services, including Dignam's; the round tower that marks the grave of O'Connell; a celtic cross; the mausoleum of Cardinal McCabe. |
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"She had that cream gown on with the rip she never stitched." (U6.79) |
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"Mr Bloom set his thigh down. Glad I took that bath. Feel my feet quite clean. But I wish Mrs Fleming had darned these socks better." (U6.105)
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"A raindrop spat on his hat. He drew back and saw an instant of shower spray dots over the grey flags. Apart. Curious. Like through a colander. I thought it would. My boots were creaking I remember now." (U6. 129)
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"- The weather is changing, he said quietly.
- A pity it did not keep up fine, Martin Cunningham said. - Wanted for the country, Mr Power said. There's the sun again coming out. Mr Dedalus, peering through his glasses towards the veiled sun, hurled a mute curse at the sky. - It's as uncertain as a child's bottom, he said." (U7.132) |
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"Thanks to the Little Flower." (U6.161)
'The Little Flower' is Therese of Lisieux (1873-1897), who became a carmelite nun at the age of 15, and died (of tuberculosis) at 24. In her autobiographical writings (edited and published by her superiors as 'Story of a Soul' in 1898), she refers to herself as a little flower in God's garden. She lived and taught a spirituality of doing the ordinary with extraordinary love. She professed an unshakeable confidence in God's love, and lived in childish wonderment. This is her photograph as a little girl. |
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In 1904, the Little Flower was immensely popular among Catholics, but not yet titled 'Saint.' She was venerated in 1921 (by Benedict XV), beatified in 1923 (by Pius XI), and canonized in 1925 (by Pius XI). |
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"They went past the bleak pulpit of Saint Mark's, under the railway bridge, past the Queen's theatre: in silence. Hoardings: Eugene Stratton, Mrs Bandmann Palmer. Could I go to see Leah tonight, I wonder. I said I. Or The Lily of Killarney? Elster Grimes Opera Company. Big powerful change. Wet bright bills for next week. Fun on the Bristol. Martin Cunningham could work a pass for the Gaiety. Have to stand a drink or two. As broad as it's long." (U6.183) |
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"Hoardings: Eugene Stratton," (U6.184)
Eugene Stratton (1861-1918), was an American-born dancer and singer, whose career was mostly spent in Britain. He was born in Buffalo, NY, as Eugene Augustus Rühlmann. He first performed at the age of 10 in an acrobatic act called the Two Welsleys. He appeared as a dancer in 1873 under the name of Master Jean. He spent some time in a circus before joining a minstrel group. He went to England in 1880 and was by this time using the name of Stratton. In England, he worked his way up to the main song & dance man in the Moore & Burgess Minstrel Show, and in 1883 he married Moore's daughter, Bella. He left the minstrels to go on the music hall circuit in 1887, first as a double act, then solo. He also performed in pantomime, for the first time in 1896. Although at one time he used an Irish voice, he mainly appeared as a "black-faced" singer. He died in Christchurch, Hampshire, England. |
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"Mrs Bandmann Palmer. Could I go to see Leah tonight, I wonder. I said I." (U6.185) |
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"Or The Lily of Killarney?" (U6.186) |
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"Martin Cunningham could work a pass for the Gaiety. Have to stand a drink or two. As broad as it's long. " (U6.187)
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"- Quite so, Martin Cunningham said. Mary Anderson is up there now. Have you good artists?" (U6.219) |
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"- Louis Werner is touring her, Mr Bloom said" (U6.220) |
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"Smith O'Brien. Someone has laid a bunch of flowers there. Woman. Must be his deathday. For many happy returns." (U6.226)
William Smith O'Brien (1803-1864) was a leader of the doomed rebellion of 1848. His statue on Sackville street (where it meets D'Olier street) was unveiled 1870, the first monument in Dublin to commemorate a revolutionary Irish nationalist. The inscription states 'Died 16th June 1864,' so Bloom's speculation is valid. |