In Our Time: Culture

Mrs Dalloway

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Jul 3, 2014
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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.
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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.
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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.
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