Sartor Resartus · Chapter
Endnotes explained
The chapter consists of endnotes that provide editorial commentary and references, including a note on Teufelsdröckh's continued use of a mask or feigned name, an explanation that 'Gukguk' is an academical beer, a reference to George IV, an
What happens
The chapter consists of endnotes that provide editorial commentary and references, including a note on Teufelsdröckh's continued use of a mask or feigned name, an explanation that 'Gukguk' is an academical beer, a reference to George IV, and a citation to Fraser's Magazine from 1833-4.
Characters to notice
- Diogenes Teufelsdröckh
Referenced as communicating under a mask or feigned name.
- The Editor
Provides editorial notes and references, including a note on George IV.
Key passages
“With us even he still communicates in some sort of mask, or muffler: and, we have reason to think, under a feigned name!”
Even among us, he continues to communicate in disguise, and we suspect under a false name.
Editorial comment on Teufelsdröckh's anonymity.
“Gukguk is unhappily only an academical-beer.”
Gukguk is unfortunately just a type of beer associated with academic settings.
Clarification of the term 'Gukguk'.