Important 3 references in Virginia Woolf's To The Lighthouse

Reference of India in Virginia Woolf's To The Lighthouse

Visiting India is the dream of every foreigner because of the boundless travel opportunities it presents, along with its rich heritage and culture, and varied flora and fauna. It is among the most ancient countries in the history of the world and yet is a thriving contemporary power too.

The word India is used for six times and also referred directly to India. 

(1)Reference

 India is ruled by the men-folk.

(2)Reference

India is exotic place where lies great romance, adventure and happiness

(3)Reference

Augustus Carmichael’s going to India is considered as some sort of achievement.

(4)Reference

India is referred as place of desire. . . a desire to visit.

(5)Reference

Made in India jewelry is a thing to be possessed – owned with pride

(6)Reference

Some land which is far away – unknown land, the exotic land.

Reference to the Shakespeare

William Shakespeare: Sonnet 98 (Part One, Chapter 98)

Shakespeare's name is referred for 7 times. 

Philosophical references

There are many Textual evidences spoken by Mr.Ramsay. he is scholar so it is quite obvious to have this clear point from this character. Time and again he shares his philosophical views in various points.

Thus, we can say that,

Woolf uses three important references in his work To The Lighthouse, discussed above with the textual evidence.

The Lighthouse symbolizes human desire, a force that pulsates over the indifferent sea of the natural world and guides people's passage across it.

Generally, it have been seen as beacons of civilization, architectural icons, symbols of human presence and safety, and navigational guides. They have also represented: a rugged coastal lifestyle, protection, salvation, guidance, illumination, never-ceasing watchfulness, steadfast endurance, and helpfulness

“A line is a dot that went for a walk”

 Paul Klee

Thank you.

Reference

Woolf, Virginia. To the Lighthouse. New York, Columbia University Press, 1998.

India in Virginia Woolf's Lighthouse