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In CliffsNotes on Mrs. Dalloway,you explore one of Virginia Woolf’s greatest works, which is about life, love, friendship, and acceptance. Here, you meet Clarissa Dalloway as she’s preparing for a party she will host that evening; and Septimus Smith, a shell-shocked war veteran struggling with the aftereffects of going to battle.
This study guide carefully walks you through every step of a day in the life of Clarissa and Septimus by providing summaries and critical analyses of each chapter of the novel. You'll also explore the life and background of the author, Virginia Woolf, and gain insight into how she came to write Mrs. Dalloway. Other features that help you study include
- A list of characters
- Character analyses of Clarissa and Septimus
- A review section that tests your knowledge
- A bibliography for more study
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Inside youll find valuable insights on Woolfs Mrs. Dalloway, including:
Characters
- Character descriptionswhos who at a glance
- Character analysis (of Clarissa Dalloway and Septimus Warren Smith)
Themes and Background
- Summary of each scene, with critical commentary
- Clear explanations and analysis
- Overview of Woolfs life and work
Study Aids
- Review questions
- Bibliography
Synopsis
A seemingly routine day is taken apart moment by moment and thought by thought, revealing an influence on Ms. Woolf by Freud and James Joyce. As a society woman makes her way through her day, events, people, and memories intrude, and the web of life that holds this one woman reveals the depths of existence.