Which narrative technique is prominently used in Mrs. Dalloway?

Correct option is A

Virginia Woolf employs stream of consciousness in Mrs. Dalloway, allowing the novel to delve into characters' inner thoughts and emotions in a flowing, unstructured manner. This technique provides a psychological depth and captures the complexity of human experience.
Information Booster:
· Stream of consciousness is a literary technique that presents thoughts as they naturally occur.
· Woolf’s style often shifts between past and present, reflecting memories and emotions.
· The technique mirrors real-life thought processes, making the narrative more fluid.
· Other authors like James Joyce and William Faulkner also used this method.
· The novel explores themes of mental health, time, and existential reflection.
· This technique helps in portraying different perspectives without clear chapter breaks.
Additional Information:
· Epistolary format – This refers to stories written in letters, like Dracula and The Color Purple.
· First-person diary entries – Woolf’s novel is in third-person omniscient narration, not diary entries.
· Flashbacks and prophecies – While the novel uses memories and reflections, it does not contain prophecies.