“Mrs. Dalloway has been called Virginia Woolf’s response to James Joyce Ulysses. They both take place on a single day, as well as utilize multiple perspectives via inner dialogue (or stream of consciousness) to carry their respective themes. And while Joyce uses three main characters to convey this inner dialogue, Woolf chooses to use well over a dozen unique protagonists to convey this story. And it should be noted that all these characters are connected, directly or indirectly, to the title character and her plans to create the perfect party.Due to its heavy handling of lofty themes such as feminine suppression, imperialism, and mental illness (something the author could really well verify), the book is far less humorous than the aforementioned Ulysses. It is also at times a difficult book to read due to the author’s use of time, narrative perspective, and conflicting points of view. Several passages need to be reread to fully understand, and appreciate, the greater universe that is contained in Mrs. Dalloway. And while the journey may be arduous, the reader is left with the greater satisfaction of just finishing a unique 20th century classic.”
“Amen. You have just summed up all of Ms.Woolfe's works. Thanks.”
