In what ways can Mrs. Dalloway be connected to Freud and his “Interpretation of Dreams” (1899)? Consider the role of the id, ego, and superego. How might sexual relations be referencing Freud’s theories and principles? What is repression’s role in this text?
How is stream of consciousness working throughout the novel? What is it accomplishing or undoing? Is it satirical?
With Mrs. Dalloway being the protagonist, how is her psyche and the psyche of women depicted in the novel? How does this show the pressure of women’s lives in the post World War 1 era? Does this cause us to feel unsympathetic towards Mrs. Dalloway?
World War 1 affected many at this time; how did it affect Mrs. Dalloway and other characters in the novel? How does this relate to grander themes in terms of mental illness?
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