39 pages 1 hour read

Virginia Woolf

Flush: A Biography

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1933

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Essay Topics

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How does Flush’s move from the idyllic countryside to the bustling city impact his identity and inform his perspective of the world?

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When Flush enters Elizabeth’s room, he comes face-to-face with his reflection in a mirror. What is the symbolic significance of this moment?

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Explore how Flush’s inability to comprehend certain human concepts—such as Elizabeth’s wedding ring—highlight the differences between human and animal cognition. What does this signify about connection and understanding?