Ulysses, Vampiric Representation, and Ludic Modernism.

This article examines the concept of ludic modernism in James Joyce's Ulysses, with a focus on the "Nausicaa" episode. It explores the character of Gerty MacDowell and the shifting interpretations of her as both a victim and an agent within societal constraints. The article argues that Joyce's writing combines rational and prerational play, exposing the vampiric nature of certain realist representations. It calls for a recognition of the ethical implications of these representations and emphasizes the need to address the harm they can cause in society. [Extracted from the article]