The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy
Who is Phutatorius from The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy and what is their importance?
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Phutatorius is a writer who is present at the meeting where Walter Shandy tries to change Tristram's name. Yorick accidentally drops a hot chestnut in Phutatorius' lap, which Phutatorius believes Yourick does so intentionally.