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Day in the Life Structure
- Mrs Dalloway charts a single day in Clarissa's life, focusing on everyday moments and London scenes.
- Plot is minimal; the narrative weaves multiple characters' experiences around Clarissa's party day.
Blending Narrative Voices
- Woolf's narrative mixes exterior narration and interior thoughts, blending third-person and first-person perspectives.
- This creates ambiguity about who is speaking, inviting readers to engage actively with the text.
War's Lingering Presence
- The aftermath of WWI permeates the novel through imagery, character experiences, and subtle references.
- War memory shapes characters like Septimus and influences symbolic imagery like leaves and tree planting.