What is the symbolic significance of the 'Scylla and Charybdis' episode in 'Ulysses'?
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Correct answer: A debate on Shakespeare and the relationship between an artist's life and work
Set in the National Library, this episode features Stephen Dedalus presenting his complex theory on 'Hamlet.' He argues that Shakespeare identified more with King Hamlet (the ghost/father) than with the prince.
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