So this was an interesting portion of the proceedings. In particular, the section where an American Hog Caller begins to declaim - a particularly interesting section of text, an extended italicized list on pages 71 and 72. This list of very humorous names rivals the best lists of Dickens. I particularly like that it goes on and on and on, mixing every sort of fanciful name that you can't even imagine. Some of the hogs: Hoary Hairy Hoax (could be Trump, almost), the Ace and Deuce of Paupering, Grunt Owl's Factotem and Vee was a Vindner.
The section in general deals with the trial and incarceration of Humphrey Chimpden Earwicker.
FOR THE BIRDS
Something I notice, is that when I read Finnegan aloud, my two parakeets, Jack and Jorma, go berserk. The squawk, chirp and flap the whole while. The power of Joyce.
My Irish brogue has become studied.
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