The heaventree of stars hung with humid nightblue fruit.
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He comes into the world God knows how, walks on the water, gets out of his grave and goes up off the Hill of Howth. What drivel is this?
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote questions the miraculous nature of life and the absurdity of certain beliefs.
James Joyce's quote reflects on the complexities of existence and the incredulity one might feel towards the miraculous events that are often accepted without question. By juxtaposing the extraordinary with the mundane, Joyce criticizes the fantastical elements of faith and the absurdity that can arise from religious narratives, suggesting a skepticism toward unquestioned beliefs and the stories surrounding them.
Themes
ExistenceBeliefAbsurdityFaithSkepticism
In practice
Example use cases
In a philosophical debate about the nature of existence.
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