Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Lobo's dalloway essay idea
I was thinking of primarily using Septimus's revelations (67-69) to look at the ego-centric predicament by exploring the nature of subjectivity. I would look at the vast differances between the world that Septimus (who is insane) sees and understands as opposed to what "sane" people (like Clarissa) see and understand of the world, and tie that into the ego-centric predicament as proof that everyone has the capacity to see the world in vastly different ways, and as such it is impossible to connect with another person (this being the prevelant theme I argue). I will probably also look briefly at Septimus's suicide (139-149), and the ideas that lead him to jump, as well as what he thinks right before jumping, I will probably also look at Septimus's musings (88-89).
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If you're comparing Clarissa and Septimus (a good focus, I think) and considering why--when their outlooks on life seem so similar, one is mad and the other isn't, then don't overlook that earlier passage (the one beginning "She cut like a knife...but is far, far out to sea). I think it could help counterbalance your discussion of Septimus' musings.
Have fun with this!
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