... thirty-three years old and single, Lily's character is Woolf's way of challenging the social conventions of early-20th century England. Never diving in too deep, Woolf provides us with brief snippets of the story's setting. With this, the environment is never quite familiar, depleting any sense of comfort and giving the setting and characters an almost ˜regimental' feel. Society's expectations are constrained, similar ... painting: it unites otherwise isolated fragments. Her concern with artistic quality, the image's ability to stand the test of time, and the mourning of Mrs. Ramsay al...

• Word Count: 1013
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School