Doris Kilman
Elizabeth Dalloway's history teacher, a devout and embittered woman.
Core Belief
"Suffering is a path to knowledge and redemption, and the world is inherently unjust."
Worldview
Miss Kilman sees the world as a battleground between good and evil, with the rich and privileged representing the forces of corruption. She believes in the importance of self-denial and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment. She is alienated from mainstream society and seeks solace in religion and social activism.
Personality
Miss Kilman is intelligent and passionate, but also deeply insecure and resentful. She is driven by religious fervor and a desire for social justice, but her bitterness often manifests as judgmental and domineering behavior. She represents the repressed and marginalized aspects of society.
In Their Own Words
"“I never go to parties,” said Miss Kilman, just to keep Elizabeth from going. “People don’t ask me to parties”--and she knew as she said it that it was this egotism that was her undoing; Mr. Whittaker had warned her; but she could not help it. She had suffered so horribly."
"“I don’t pity myself,” she said. “I pity”--she meant to say “your mother” but no, she could not, not to Elizabeth. “I pity other people,” she said, “more.”"
"“It is the flesh,” she muttered."
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