After watching the Mrs Dalloway movie in class, I have gained a better understanding of the book and the story of Mrs Dalloway. The story doesn't seem to be about Mrs Dalloway as much as it is about the representation of an entire life of a generic person displayed in the events of one day. Woolf starts off the book with Clarissa all happy with buying flowers for her, representing the happinesses of life that occur in social interactions. Septimus's PTSD outbreaks represent the guilt and pain in life and how sometimes it can be so painful that people consider suicide. His death is Woolf's perspective of how there is no wrong choosing death in some occasions and how the death of one can influence those who are alive . Clarissa's reunion with Peter displays the joy, sorrow, and nostalgia of seeing someone again after a prolonged period of time. Elizabeth represents the feelings of having children, and Clarissa's quarrels with Ms Killman represents the conflicts with one's enemies throughout life. Richard and Rezia symbolize marriage and love for their spouse. Sally is the rebellious impulse that we have had in at least one point of our lives. Big Ben, even though not shown in the movie, shows that as all these events and emotions trigger in our lives, time will always continue to flow.
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