Mrs. Dalloway #1

     Virginia Woolf was an extremely influential English writer. One of the most popular features of Virginia Woolf's writing was her use of the stream of consciousness. Using a stream of consciousness in a text includes writing the entirety of the normal, extended thought process of a person or character. The use of a stream of consciousness by an author allows the reader to feel more connected to the narrator's thoughts and character. Readers can feel more connected to the narrator of a story because a stream of consciousness reflects the more natural thought process of a person.

    Virginia Woolf's use of a stream of consciousness in her works was a technique not frequently seen in early 20th-century literature. Because of this, Woolf is considered one of the "pioneers" of using a stream of consciousness in writing. Woolf's writing throughout the story of Mrs. Dalloway showcases her use of a stream of consciousness. Because most books are not written this way, reading Mrs. Dalloway can sometimes feel uneventful and almost redundant. However, Woolf does a great job of keeping the reader enthralled by the story of Mrs. Dalloway. Because of the use of a stream of consciousness in the story, I really enjoy this style of writing because it feels refreshing from the books I usually read. 

   

    Another thing I enjoy about Mrs. Dalloway is that the entire story takes place in a single day. I have never read a story that only occurs throughout one day, so reading Mrs. Dalloway was a refreshing break from other novels that I have read. Additionally, I really like the two separate storylines occurring throughout the book. The separate stories of Septimus and Clarissa Dalloway make the story more intriguing, especially since they seem to not be connected throughout the majority of the story. Overall, Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf utilizes distinct writing techniques to make it one of the most popular literary works of all time.