Pratima Shah

  Introduction The First World War, also known as the Great War, was fought from 1914 to 1918. It was a global conflict involving major powers from Europe and other regions. The war was triggered by a complex of political, economic, and territorial factors, including alliances and rivalries between states. The impact on people during the First World War was enormous and far-reaching. Millions of soldiers and civilians lost their lives, making it one of the deadliest conflicts in history. The war caused unprecedented devastation, causing the collapse of empires, social disorder, and economic ruin. Families and communities suffered as they lost loved ones and faced the challenges of rebuilding their lives after the war. On the home front, the war claimed significant civilian casualties as economies were mobilized for the war effort. Women played a key role in the workforce, filling the vacancies of men in the military. The war also brought advances in military technology and me...

  The author Virginia Woolf has embodied Interior Monologue, Stream of Consciousness , events from past and present and brief conversations in her novel.   However dealing with the story of Mrs. Clarissa Dalloway she has included a long section dealing with the story of Septimus Warren Smith , of how he ended up in his insane situation and how his wife Lucrezia deals with his insanity. This insane situation clinically describes Septimus’s insanity as it becomes all the more horrifying. In the novel, we have Doctor Holmes and Doctor Bradshaw providing medical advice and treatment to the needy. The former is a general physician and the latter, a specialist. They are trained well to talk and explain the health issues connected with the well-being of citizens. Woolf deploys subtle mimicry to portray them. Later, it turns into a sharp satire. It is made clear by Woolf that the medical field in the novel posses no serious concern for the public health .. Holmes and Bradshaw ...

Introduction "Mrs. Dalloway" is a novel written by Virginia Woolf and was first published in 1925. The story    primarily revolves around the life of Clarissa Dalloway, a high-society woman in post-World   War I London.   Love between Clarissa Dalloway and Peter Walsh The theme of love between Clarissa Dalloway and Peter Walsh in Virginia Woolf's "Mrs. Dalloway" is a complex exploration of past romance, nostalgia, unfulfilled desires, and the lasting impact of emotional connections. Their relationship is central to the novel, and it serves as a contrast to the more conventional and stable marriages portrayed in the story. Clarissa and Peter share a history that dates back to their youth. They were close friends and kindred spirits, and there was an underlying romantic tension between them. However, external circumstances and societal expectations prevented them from being together. Clarissa eventually chose to marry Richard Dalloway, a stable and respect...

Life & Death of the Soul The life and death of the soul is an interconnected theme. Death is a very common theme which has been used from ancient times to modern times both in philosophy and literature. It reminds that we are alive and gives meaning to our lives because we know it won't last forever so the death makes it more meaningful. This theme is seen in many of the works of Virginia Woolf such as 'the lighthouse' as this book explores memory, time, and what it's like to be a person. It shows how the character thinks and feels inside, and how they think about time passing and the soul lasting forever. Another book is ‘The Waves’ which is a unique novel that takes us through the lives of six characters from childhood to old age. Instead of regular storytelling, the book shows their thoughts and feelings in a beautiful and musical way. This novel represents how the souls of individuals are connected to each other, how time passes, and how our life experiences inf...