Exploring Gerty McDowell's character in Joyce's "Ulysses," the paper delves into how mariolatry serves as both a refuge and a facade for her personal philosophy. It emphasizes the need to examine her outward persona, actions, and dreams to uncover her true identity. The analysis highlights the contradictions within Gerty, which ultimately shape her purpose and significance in the narrative, revealing deeper themes of identity and self-perception in the context of Modernism.
