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Mrs Dalloway

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  • Showing emotions in a way that seems silly or unnecessary
    sentimental
  • WHO SAID: "Everyone is looking me because I am standing in their way, but I can't move."
    Septimus Warren Smith
  • WHO SAID: "When he cut his fingernails with his pocket knife it makes me think he doesn't know what other people are feeling."
    Clarissa
  • What things upset and frighten Septimus?
    He is upset by the girl who cleans their rooms laughing at him, making him think how cruel people; He is frightened of Dr Holmes; falling into the sea/fire
  • An illness that makes you feel hot or cold and very weak and tired
    influenza
  • T/F: Clarissa would rather stay and speak to Peter and sally than go and speak to Lady Bradshaw.
    True
  • T/F: Sometimes Clarissa feels afraid of living life to the end.
    True
  • T/F: Peter thinks he has got over being in love with Clarissa.
    False
  • a person who says and does nice and interesting things; this kind of place is pleasant and attractive.
    charming
  • If a person says things they don’t really think or believe
    insincere
  • behaving in a calm and serious way which makes other people admire you
    dignity
  • Who is Lady Rosseter, and why is Clarissa so surprised to see her?
    Lady Rosseter is Sally Seton, Clarissa’s old friend; Clarissa is surprised to see her because she did not invite her.
  • What difficulties does Miss Kilman feel that she has?
    She thinks that she is ugly and awkward; will never be married; is poor and cannot afford nice clothes/food
  • WHO SAID: "I never got on with her father."
    Peter Walsh
  • WHO SAID: "I miss my family in Italy, and I have nobody here to help me."
    Rezia Warren Smith
  • Is Clarissa right that Peter is ‘in the corner, criticizing her’? Why is she upset by him?
    She is upset because she cares what he thinks about her. He has criticized her in the past for being “the perfect hostess”, meaning he thinks she's shallow
  • a special outdoor party where you can buy things and play games
    fête
  • a room in a large house with a sofa, armchairs, etc, and where guests sit and talk
    drawing room
  • T/F: Clarissa remembers that Peter and Aunt Helena did not used to get on.
    False
  • If two or more people like each other and are friendly with each other
    "get on with"
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