Mrs.Dalloway

Yesterday I wrote my in class essay on Mrs.Dalloway. I have to say it was one of the most frustrating experiences of my entire life. Allow me to explain why. First off this book is my least favourite of the three i have read this semester. I understand that the point of the novel is to pay attention to the major themes in the novel, however a book about a superficial woman who lives for planning and throwing parties, care far to much for social status, and degrades those who are of lower status is not my ideal novel. When her cousin wished to be invited to her party she was unhappy because she did not want to invite "all the dull women in London" to her party. That is just plain rude. There was also another instance when septimus said he was going to kill himself and the only thing that concerned Clarissa was whether or not people had heard him, and not the fact that septimus was so distraught that he was considering suicide. In my opinion Clarissa Dalloway is just plain selfish and superficial. She seems to be concerned for nobody other then herself. I think that because of her luxurious life style Clarissa is ignorant of the pain and suffering of others who are less fortunate for her, maybe that is why Clarissa is so self-centred. I do not feel bad for Clarissa, or the fact that she had a mental breakdown at her party because she was coming to terms with the regrets she had for the way she had lived her life. Perhaps if she hadn't lived so superficially she would be more content now as she had gotten older. Although I did not like her , Clarissa does make us think about ourselves and question ourselves as individuals. She makes us question whether we are superficial or whether we regret certain things we have done throughout our lives. Think about it. Does Clarissa Dalloway remind you of yourself?