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Virginia Woolf

The Waves

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1931

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Essay Topics

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Consider the multiple ways in which waves and their many rich connotations are used in the novel as an image and unifying concept.

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Consider how Woolf’s stream-of-consciousness style of narration affected your sense of connection to the characters, using examples from the language and form to discuss.

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Analyse the structure of the narratives to illuminate how Woolf explores ideas of identity, individuality, and connection.