Jocoserious Joyce: Fate of Folly in Ulysses

This work analyses the level and depth of the humour employed by Joyce in
Ulysses . It shows its serious function within the narrative, shedding fresh light on many familiar characters and episodes. The particular matter of
folly
is demonstrated as being
richly consistent
in the three major characters of the book, while their source of selfhood is seen as
surprisingly familiar and traditional .