38 Questions
What is the reason behind Sir William planning to send Septimus to a mental institution?
A lack of proportion
Who despises each other passionately, believing the other to be an oppressive force over Elizabeth?
Elizabeth's history teacher and Miss Kilman
What was Septimus afraid Dr. Holmes would do to him?
Destroy his soul
What does Clarissa feel responsible for after Septimus's death?
His life choices
What does Richard intend to tell Clarissa with the large bunch of roses he brings home?
He loves her
What does Clarissa believe is vital to the success of her relationship with Richard?
Complete privacy
What makes Clarissa feel dissatisfied by her own role during the party?
'Sally Seton's presence'
'Septimus and Lucrezia are in their apartment, enjoying a moment of happiness' implies a sense of:
'Joy'
'Clarissa considers the void that exists between people', highlighting her contemplation on:
'Emotional distance'
'Richard returns home to Clarissa with a large bunch of roses, intending to tell her that he loves her but finds that he cannot' suggests a theme of:
'Communication barriers'
Who is the main character in 'Mrs. Dalloway'?
Clarissa Dalloway
What event is Clarissa preparing for during the day described in the text?
A party
What is Peter Walsh's relationship to Clarissa?
Old suitor and friend
How does Peter feel about Clarissa's refusal of his marriage proposal?
He still obsesses over it.
What medical condition does Septimus suffer from?
Shell shock
Where do Septimus and his wife spend time in the text?
In Regents Park
Why did Septimus enlist in the war?
Romantic patriotic reasons
What profession does Sir William Bradshaw have?
Psychiatrist
What effect did World War I have on the English citizens' perception of the British Empire?
It caused them to lose faith in the empire's power.
Which character in 'Mrs. Dalloway' represents an individual who still strongly supports English tradition?
Aunt Helena
What aspect of everyday life in Mrs. Dalloway is constantly influenced by thoughts of death?
All mundane events
How does Peter Walsh react to the idea of death in 'Mrs. Dalloway'?
He becomes frantic and tries to distract himself from it.
Who in 'Mrs. Dalloway' faces death directly and ultimately chooses it over living another day?
Septimus
Which character in 'Mrs. Dalloway' chooses death as an escape from oppressive social pressures to conform?
Septimus
What do Miss Kilman and Sir William Bradshaw share in common in 'Mrs. Dalloway'?
They both seek power through dominance.
What are Miss Kilman's intentions towards Clarissa based on her oppressive nature in 'Mrs. Dalloway'?
She dreams of converting Clarissa due to her religious beliefs.
How does Sir William Bradshaw aim to assert his dominance over others in 'Mrs. Dalloway'?
By imposing his worldview to subdue challengers.
What character in 'Mrs. Dalloway' represents an oppressive force that seeks control over others' beliefs?
Sir William Bradshaw
What does Clarissa attempt to achieve by throwing parties?
To facilitate communication and bring people together
How does Peter describe the contradictory human impulses toward privacy and communication?
He compares the soul to a fish that swims in murky water and occasionally surfaces to frolic on the waves
What makes meaningful connections difficult in the post-war world?
The lack of understanding between those who support traditional English society and those who hope for continued change
How does Clarissa view Septimus's death?
As a desperate, but legitimate, act of communication
What does Clarissa's contemplation of the old woman across the street represent?
The tension between self-expression and solitude
What does the text suggest about the impact of the war on English society?
It changed people's ideas of what English society should be
How does Clarissa view the old woman's independence?
She celebrates it, but also recognizes the inevitable loneliness that comes with it
What does the text suggest about the characters' efforts to create meaningful connections?
They are not easy to make, no matter what efforts the characters put forth
What does Clarissa feel is the ultimate human mystery?
How she can exist in one room while the old woman across the street exists in another
What does the text suggest is the reason for Clarissa's dissatisfaction with her role during the party?
She is preoccupied with her own inner reflections and sense of isolation
Explore a summary of 'Mrs. Dalloway' by Virginia Woolf, focusing on Clarissa Dalloway's preparations for a party and her encounter with an old suitor, Peter Walsh. Delve into the intertwining themes of memory, judgment, and relationships in this classic novel.
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