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Activity On Mrs Dalloway Extract Plus Stream of Consciousness Writing
Activity On Mrs Dalloway Extract Plus Stream of Consciousness Writing
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Vocabulary Exercise
Look at the bolded words in the text. In pairs, try to match the words with their
meaning.
Text Words
Meanings
a. lark
1. edge of pavement
b. plunge
c. hinge
3. think about
d. kerb
4. high-pitched cry
e. perch
5. joy/excitement
f. muse
g. squeak
Discussion Questions
1. What kind of narrator can you find in this extract?
2. Knowing what the stream of consciousness technique is, why do you think this is the best
choice for a narrator?
3. This novel starts in media res. What does it mean?
4. The opening sentence Mrs. Dalloway said she would buy the flowers herself could be
connected with Virginia Woolfs ideas about womens roles in society. Why?
5. There is a flash back in paragraph 2. What is it? What is the intention in using this device?
6. When talking about Peter Walsh (one of Mrs. Dalloways main characters) Clarissa
Dalloway uses a paradox * to express her feelings towards him. Which one is it?
7. In this short extract, Virginia Woolf not only enters into Mrs Dalloways thoughts but also
into another characters mind. Who is it?
8. This side character depicts the differences between the former Clarissa Dalloway and the
present one. What does he think about the two Clarissas?
* The term Paradox is from the Greek word paradoxon that means contrary to
expectations, existing belief or perceived opinion. It is a statement that appears to be selfcontradictory or silly but may include a latent truth. It is also used to illustrate an opinion or
statement contrary to accepted traditional ideas. A paradox is often used to make a reader
think over an idea in innovative way.
Examples of Paradox
When I say, you will write, non-stop, for 4 minutes. I will tell you when to start
and when to stop. Do NOT stop writing or allow your pen to leave the paper
during that time
Do not worry about spelling and Grammar or what you are writing just let
your thoughts flow onto the page
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TEACHERS INSTRUCTIONS
Provide each line of students in the class with a topic that triggers their ideas.
They CANNOT show their topic to the rest.
After the allotted time, each line of students will have to change their writings
with the person sitting next to them. They will have to read it out load and
think about the topic they were writing about.
TOPICS:
A recent or recurring dream
A morning walk
A busy market
Lying on a beach
Swimming in the sea
About to start an important exam
A relaxing feeling