Stream of Consciousness In Mrs. Dalloway
Manjeet Kumar
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Innovations & Studies December 20, 2023 DOI: 10.64675/ijmis.v1.i1.2025.09 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key points | Argues that Woolf's stream of consciousness in Mrs. Dalloway lets readers experience the fluid, fragmented, nonlinear movement of the mind, and that the technique serves both to explore character and to reflect the broader existential concerns of the modernist era. |
Abstract
This research paper explores the use of stream of consciousness as a narrative technique in Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway. The paper investigates how Woolf employs this technique to delve into the inner thoughts and emotions of the characters, primarily Clarissa Dalloway, and how it reflects themes such as memory, time, identity, and the complexities of human experience. By using stream of consciousness, Woolf allows readers to experience the fluidity and unpredictability of the mind, highlighting the fragmented nature of reality and the nonlinear progression of thought. The study also examines the interplay between individual consciousness and societal expectations, showing how Woolf challenges conventional narrative structures. Ultimately, this paper argues that stream of consciousness in Mrs. Dalloway serves not only as a method of character exploration but also as a reflection of the broader existential concerns of the modernist era.