Clarissa Dalloway
A wealthy London hostess grappling with her past and present.
Core Belief
"Life's value lies in the present moment and the connections forged with others."
Worldview
Clarissa views the world through a lens of social hierarchy and aesthetic appreciation. She values tradition and order, but also recognizes the importance of individual freedom and expression. She strives to create beauty and connection in a world she perceives as often cold and isolating.
Personality
Clarissa is vivacious, social, and acutely aware of social standing. She possesses a deep appreciation for beauty and life's fleeting moments, though she struggles with insecurities and the fear of aging. She is complex, balancing a desire for independence with a need for security and validation.
In Their Own Words
"“I love walking in London,” said Mrs. Dalloway. “Really it’s better than walking in the country.”"
"“Fear no more,” said Clarissa. Fear no more the heat o’ the sun; for the shock of Lady Bruton asking Richard to lunch without her made the moment in which she had stood shiver, as a plant on the river-bed feels the shock of a passing oar and shivers: so she rocked: so she shivered."
"“What are they looking at?” said Clarissa Dalloway to the maid who opened her door."
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