Which character in 'Ulysses' is often viewed as a representation of the 'Earth Mother' or the feminine principle of 'Yes'?
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Correct answer: Molly Bloom (Penelope)
Molly Bloom represents the Homeric Penelope. Her final monologue ends with the word 'Yes,' symbolizing a total affirmation of life, nature, and the physical world.
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