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"To the Lighthouse" Quiz
A family's annual trip to their summer home is marked by personal reflection, loss, and the passing of time.
classics | 260 pages | Published in 2008
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- How does the theme of time and its passage manifest in 'To the Lighthouse'?
- Discuss the significance of the lighthouse as a symbol in the novel.
- How does Virginia Woolf use the stream of consciousness narrative technique to depict the characters' inner thoughts and emotions?
- Examine the role of Mrs. Ramsay in the novel and her impact on the other characters.
- What is the significance of the painting and its portrayal of Mrs. Ramsay? How does it relate to the overall themes of the novel?
- Discuss the novel's exploration of gender roles and societal expectations, particularly in the early 20th century.
- How does the setting of the novel, specifically the Isle of Skye, contribute to the overall atmosphere and themes of the story?
