Mrs. Dalloway · Section: Clarissa's reflections
Virginia Woolf
Conformity, Woolf warns, is the thief of the soul's vitality. In 1920s Britain, societal roles were rigid, with women expected to adhere to conventional paths. Woolf's critique cuts through this stifling expectation. The consequence of following the crowd isn't mere boredom; it is a corrosive emptiness that hollows out one's inner life, leaving only a facade.