James Joyce presents a unique stream of consciousness in Ulysses. However, this conflicts with our own flow of thought.
When reading the thoughts of Leopold Bloom or Stephen Dedalus, we follow the progression of their feelings. They see or hear something and instantly consider experiences that they innately associate with these sources.
Unfortunately, I have my own stream of consciousness. So, as Bloom considers death, prompted by a letter from his daughter, I consider death, prompted by his thoughts. Consequently, the text is somewhat forgotten in lieu of my personal considerations. If anyone is to truly understand all occurrences in Ulysses, they would do well to enter a mental state of hibernation.
However, while the comatose may appreciate the subtle nuances of the text and associate themselves more readily with the main characters, they would lose the essence of the narrative. By allowing our minds to wander in the same manner as Leopold Bloom, Ulysses reaches further into the depths of humanity.
A web of thought and emotion is woven through the intermingling consciousness of both the reader and character, making Ulysses not just a book, but a living investigation of humanity.
-The English Student
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