Leopold Bloom
An advertisement canvasser and the main protagonist, navigating a day in Dublin.
Core Belief
"Bloom believes in the importance of empathy, compassion, and understanding. He values peace, tolerance, and the common humanity that connects all people, regardless of their background or beliefs."
Worldview
Bloom views the world with a mixture of curiosity and apprehension. He is fascinated by the details of everyday life but also aware of the suffering and injustice that exist. He seeks meaning and connection in a world that often feels chaotic and indifferent.
Personality
Bloom is a thoughtful, empathetic, and somewhat passive man. He is introspective, often lost in his own thoughts and memories. He possesses a gentle curiosity and a capacity for kindness, even towards those who are unkind to him. He is also plagued by insecurities and anxieties, particularly concerning his relationship with his wife.
In Their Own Words
"I’m not so sure about that."
"That’s a matter for everyman’s opinion and, without dragging in the sectarian side of the business"
"I beg to differ with you in toto there."
"My belief is, to tell you the candid truth, that those bits were genuine forgeries all of them put in by the equivalent of monks working by candlelight most probably."
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