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1) In what ways does Woolf use symbolism to explore the major thematic elements of the novel? 2) How does each of the major characters find meaning and purpose in their lives? Do any of them find success in this manner? 3) What differences and similarities exist between Mr

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1) In what ways does Woolf use symbolism to explore the major thematic elements of the novel?

2) How does each of the major characters find meaning and purpose in their lives? Do any of them find success in this manner?

3) What differences and similarities exist between Mr. and Mrs. Ramsay?

4) Woolf draws on the thinking of several notable contemporaries, including Sigmund Freud, Albert Einstein, and Charles Darwin. Do you think she agrees or disagrees with these men’s theories?

5) Given Woolf’s biography and reputation, which characters do you think are most representative of the author’s own life and personality?