Joyce, Rabelais, and Plutarch: The Deaths of Parnell and Pan (original) (raw)

The paper explores the connections between James Joyce's works and the influences of Rabelais and Plutarch, particularly focusing on the deaths of Parnell and Pan. It argues that Joyce's portrayal of Stephen's hallucination regarding Parnell's death parallels Rabelais' retelling of Pan's demise, suggesting a complex intertextual relationship. The discussion extends to the influence of Joyce's library, including important texts by Plutarch, and reflects on the thematic resonances between the characters and their respective narratives.