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From "Mrs. Dalloway" by Woolf, Virginia
Richard Dalloway
Clarissa's dependable and conventional husband, a member of Parliament.
Core Belief
"Public service and traditional values are essential to a good life."
Worldview
Richard sees the world through a lens of duty and responsibility. He believes in the importance of upholding social order and serving the greater good. He is a pragmatist who values stability and tradition.
Personality
Richard is kind, reliable, and somewhat traditional. He is a dedicated public servant and a loving husband, though he struggles to express his emotions openly. He represents the stability and order of the English establishment.
In Their Own Words
"“Well, Ellie, and how’s the world treating _you_?” he said in his genial way"
"“Armenians,” he said; or perhaps it was “Albanians.”"
"“An hour’s complete rest after luncheon,” he said. And he went."
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