Which experimental narrative technique is James Joyce most famous for perfecting in the 'Penelope' episode of 'Ulysses'?
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Correct answer: Stream of consciousness
The final episode of 'Ulysses' consists of Molly Bloom’s famous unpunctuated soliloquy. It is a landmark of the 'stream of consciousness' technique, attempting to replicate the continuous, unfiltered flow of human thought.
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