To the Lighthouse
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The Lighthouse
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Introduction
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Plot Summary
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The Window, 1
The Window, 2
The Window, 3
The Window, 4
The Window, 5
The Window, 6
The Window, 7
The Window, 8
The Window, 9
The Window, 10
The Window, 11
The Window, 12
The Window, 13
The Window, 14
The Window, 15
The Window, 16
The Window, 17
The Window, 18
The Window, 19
Time Passes, 1
Time Passes, 2
Time Passes, 3
Time Passes, 4
Time Passes, 5
Time Passes, 6
Time Passes, 7
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Time Passes, 9
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The Lighthouse, 1
The Lighthouse, 2
The Lighthouse, 3
The Lighthouse, 4
The Lighthouse, 5
The Lighthouse, 6
The Lighthouse, 7
The Lighthouse, 8
The Lighthouse, 9
The Lighthouse, 10
The Lighthouse, 11
The Lighthouse, 12
The Lighthouse, 13
Themes
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Time
The Meaning of Life
The Nature of Interior Life
Art and Beauty
Gender
Quotes
Characters
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Mrs. Ramsay
Lily Briscoe
Mr. Ramsay
James Ramsay
Symbols
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The Lighthouse
The Sea
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Allegory
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What characterizes the relationship between Lily and Mr. Bankes?
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A romantic involvement
A professional rivalry
A platonic friendship
A family connection
What is Lily's main struggle in her painting process?
2 of 5
Her ability to choose the right subject is undeveloped
Her technical ability isn't as good as her artistic vision
Her capacity to take the time she needs is hampered by her duties
Her tendency to chase praise ultimately distracts her from art
Why does Lily feel a sense of sadness after looking at the water with Mr. Bankes?
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Because she is reminded of the fleeting nature of human life
Because she wants to stay by the water with Mr. Bankes forever but is unable to
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What primarily characterizes the current state of Mr. Bankes and Mr. Ramsay's friendship?
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A deepening understanding and growing intimacy
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A recent renewal of their bond
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What does Mr. Bankes think is Mr. Ramsay's greatest weakness?
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His inability to manage finances
His hunger for praise and dependency on others
His lack of affection towards his children
His failure to adequately show his love for Mrs. Ramsay
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