👉 Sleepered is a term used in literature, particularly in the works of authors such as James Joyce and Cormac McCarthy. It refers to a character who is absent from the narrative or dialogue but whose actions are significant or powerful. In terms of literary analysis, "sleepering" can be seen as a metaphor for someone who is not actively engaged or involved with the story or characters being described. It implies that the character may have been present in some way, but has chosen to remain hidden