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• It was the life, it was the power of it, is was the tremendous humor, - Explain"It was the life, it was the power of it, is was the tremendous humor, she know, that made him slap his thighs." Or, "She was astonishingly beautiful. Her beauty seemed to him, if that[Expand...]
• They did nothing but talk, talk, talk, eat, eat, eat. It was the women's fault - ExplainThey did nothing but talk, talk, talk, eat, eat, eat. It was the women's fault. Women made civilization impossible with all their charm, all their silliness. The quote is derived from Virginia Woolf's (1882-1941) novel[Expand...]
• The Setting of the novel To the LighthouseShort note on The Setting of  "To the Lighthouse" "To the Lighthouse" by Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) is a novel based on marriage, understanding, memory, and the passing of time. The story unfolds in three distinct[Expand...]
• Short note on stream-of-consciousnessShort note on stream-of-consciousness "To the Lighthouse" by Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) is a classic example of a stream-of-consciousness novel. It means a continuous flow of powerful ideas, thoughts, and feelings. It is a type of[Expand...]
• Short Note on Interior MonologueShort Note on Interior Monologue An interior monologue is a narrative technique that demonstrates the thoughts going through the protagonist's mind. In other words, Interior monologue is a crucial storytelling technique to express a character's thoughts and feelings. At[Expand...]
• Treatment of Time in To the Lighthouse  Comment on Virginia Woolf's treatment of time in "To the Lighthouse."  "To the Lighthouse" by Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) is a literary masterpiece based on the innovative exploration of the concept of time. Various narrative techniques[Expand...]
• Symbols in To the LighthouseDiscuss the use of symbols in "To the Lighthouse." "To the Lighthouse" by Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) is known as an innovative narrative style. The different types of symbols are used in the novel. These symbols[Expand...]
• Feminism in the novel To the Lighthouse Analyze the traits of feminism in the novel To the Lighthouse.  "To the Lighthouse" by Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) is a classic novel based on marriage, understanding, memory, and the passing of time". It explores the[Expand...]
• Why is Lily Briscoe dissatisfied with her picture?Why is Lily Briscoe dissatisfied with her picture? [NU: 2020] Virginia Woolf’s (1882–1941) “To the Lighthouse” (1927) is full of art and memory. Lily Briscoe is a young painter. She paints in the Ramsays’ summer[Expand...]
• Mrs Ramsay's views on marriage in To the LighthouseWhat are Mrs. Ramsay's views on marriage? In Virginia Woolf's (1882-1941) novel "To the Lighthouse," published in 1927, Mrs. Ramsay is depicted as a complex and multi-dimensional character. Her views on marriage classify the traditional,[Expand...]
• The role of Mrs Ramsay in To the LighthouseDiscuss briefly the role of Mrs. Ramsay. [NU: 2017, 20] ★★★ Virginia Woolf’s (1882–1941) “To the Lighthouse” (1927) is set in the Ramsays’ summer house in the Hebrides. Mrs. Ramsay is the central figure. She[Expand...]
• Significance of the journey To the LighthouseCritically analyze the significance of the journey to the Lighthouse. [NU: 2019] Virginia Woolf’s (1882–1941) “To the Lighthouse” (1927) ends with a journey. Mr. Ramsay, James, and Cam go by boat to the Lighthouse. Lily[Expand...]
• Themes of the novel To The LighthouseDiscuss the major themes of the novel “To the Lighthouse.” [NU: 2018, 20] ★★★ Virginia Woolf’s (1882–1941) “To the Lighthouse” (1927) tells the story of the Ramsay family in their summer house in the Hebrides.[Expand...]
• Justify the title of the novel, “To the Lighthouse.”Justify the title of the novel, “To the Lighthouse.” [NU: 2021] Or, Examine the aptness of the title “To the Lighthouse.” [NU: 2017] Virginia Woolf’s (1882–1941) “To the Lighthouse” (1927) is a family novel set[Expand...]
• How does Lily Briscoe experience an epiphany at the close of the novel “To the Lighthouse?”How does Lily Briscoe experience an epiphany at the close of the novel “To the Lighthouse?” [NU: 2018, 21] ★★★ Epiphany is a moment of sudden realization of truth. Virginia Woolf’s (1882–1941) “To the Lighthouse”[Expand...]
• Discuss the use of symbols in “To the Lighthouse.”Discuss the use of symbols in “To the Lighthouse.” A symbol is something that stands for more than its literal meaning. It can be an object, a person, a place, or an event that carries[Expand...]
• Compare and contrast Mr. and Mrs. Ramsay.Compare and contrast Mr. and Mrs. Ramsay. [NU: 2019, 21] ★★★ Virginia Woolf’s (1882–1941) “To the Lighthouse” (1927) shows family life in the Ramsays’ summer house in the Hebrides. Mr. Ramsay and Mrs. Ramsay are[Expand...]
• Comment on the modern elements in the novel “To the Light House.”Comment on the modern elements in the novel “To the Light House.” [NU: 2022] Virginia Woolf’s (1882–1941) “To the Lighthouse” (1927) is a great modernist novel. It is set in the Ramsays’ summer house in[Expand...]
• Why does William Bankes think the Dinner-Party to be a sheer waste of time?Why does William Bankes think the Dinner-Party to be a sheer waste of time? Virginia Woolf’s (1882–1941) “To the Lighthouse” (1927) shows daily life in the Ramsays’ summer house in the Hebrides. One important event[Expand...]
• Discuss the character of Lily Briscoe.Discuss the character of Lily Briscoe. [NU: 2019, 21] ★★★ Virginia Woolf’s (1882–1941) “To the Lighthouse” (1927) takes place in the summer house in the Hebrides. Among the Ramsay family and guests, Lily Briscoe is[Expand...]
• What do you mean by ‘Stream of Consciousness technique’?What do you mean by ‘Stream of Consciousness technique’? How does Virginia Woolf use this technique in her novel “To the Lighthouse?” [NU: 2022] ★★★ Stream of consciousness is the free flow of thoughts inside[Expand...]