The Role of Thunder in Finnegans Wake

Focusing on the nature of Finnegans Wake as Menippean satire, the study delves into its aims and intricacies. McLuhan analyzes James Joyce's innovative use of language, highlighting his distinctive technique of employing ten hundred-lettered words, referred to as thunderclaps, to enhance the text's complexity and depth. This exploration offers a unique interpretation of Joyce's work, emphasizing the interplay between language and satire.