In The Hours, Virginia Woolf begins her day by making the decision not to have a proper breakfast. ... She goes on to start work on her book, while he resumes reading proofs in the printing room. ... Already, one is given a clue that all is not right, that Virginia is not happy. ... Throughout the book one can see that Virginia is an unhappy person. ... Here is one of the few times that Virginia takes control of the situation. ...

• Word Count: 3710
• Approx Pages: 15
• Grade Level: High School

When Clarissa returns home to the small attic room she is secluded and lonely. ... Woolf's comparison of the sane and insane as an advanced social commentary is superb. ... He claims he will take his own life to be rid of society's grip on him and does at the end. ... They and their house guests flirt with one another and talk a lot. And they aim to use all this talk to break one another's hearts. ...

• Word Count: 2609
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School