If thoughts on the world could represent an inanimate object in Virginia Woolf’s essays, they would most definitely be of an X-ray. Thus, Woolf’s Professions for Women and Thoughts on Peace in an Air Raid are both prime examples from her assortment of works that can be used as evidence, effectively showing her representation of the world. A representation that ends up being very reminiscent to an X-ray in more ways than one. As a result, examining both essays by Woolf would be the only way to show a consistency in her representation, especially because they create the effect in a very similar, but different way. Although hard to believe at first, this similarity to an X-ray begins making sense after realizing the way in which Woolf dissects
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Additionally, not only does Woolf identify problems with society, but she also gives solutions to said problems; motivating the audience to try and make an effort to fix the issues. For example, in Thoughts on Peace an in Air Raid, Woolf tackles the problem of women having no way to help in the war without physical weapons by mentioning an alternative attack method; through the mind. Consequently, the idea that this voice can be heard anywhere and from anyone carries more importance, “Because there are other tables besides officer tables and conference tables” (Woolf). By giving a direct solution to the problem of women having a limited arsenal during times of war, the reader is instantly persuaded to do something about it, instead of being left with a sense of question on how to fix the worldly issue. In the same way, Professions for Women also evaluates a problem with society as well as the world at large, this time personifying the mental block that a woman must face before deciding to enter the professional workforce as “The Angel in the House”. Furthermore, this angel also represents society’s consistent reminder proclaiming that they must pursue a traditional family-oriented lifestyle. It is made clear that this aspect of society is a …show more content…
The practice closely follows a situation in which a radiologist specializes in certain areas of an X-ray, because of the insight and experience that they carry. Thus, Woolf continues to deliver in Thoughts on Peace in an Air Raid, as the entire essay is written by a person who is doing exactly what she pushes other women to do, even if they do not think that their voices will be heard. Because of this, Woolf gains the ability to have insight as she herself is voicing her opinion on the war without a weapon by inspiring readers with motivation, leading by example. Additionally, the essay also earns supplementary credibility as an effect of being written by Woolf, who has already proven herself without question. In a like manner, Professions for Women also carries insight but with a bit more substance to back it up. The basic groundwork of being a woman who is in a professionally-regarded position is all there, but this time it is aided by another aspect of the essay being a narrative about a very specific life experience that Woolf has faced. As a result, the essay comes off as more personal, in large part due to a very detailed battle between “The Angel in The House” and Woolf’s desire to write. The essay being that much more personal is inevitably filled with incredible insight
Additionally, not only does Woolf identify problems with society, but she also gives solutions to said problems; motivating the audience to try and make an effort to fix the issues. For example, in Thoughts on Peace an in Air Raid, Woolf tackles the problem of women having no way to help in the war without physical weapons by mentioning an alternative attack method; through the mind. Consequently, the idea that this voice can be heard anywhere and from anyone carries more importance, “Because there are other tables besides officer tables and conference tables” (Woolf). By giving a direct solution to the problem of women having a limited arsenal during times of war, the reader is instantly persuaded to do something about it, instead of being left with a sense of question on how to fix the worldly issue. In the same way, Professions for Women also evaluates a problem with society as well as the world at large, this time personifying the mental block that a woman must face before deciding to enter the professional workforce as “The Angel in the House”. Furthermore, this angel also represents society’s consistent reminder proclaiming that they must pursue a traditional family-oriented lifestyle. It is made clear that this aspect of society is a …show more content…
The practice closely follows a situation in which a radiologist specializes in certain areas of an X-ray, because of the insight and experience that they carry. Thus, Woolf continues to deliver in Thoughts on Peace in an Air Raid, as the entire essay is written by a person who is doing exactly what she pushes other women to do, even if they do not think that their voices will be heard. Because of this, Woolf gains the ability to have insight as she herself is voicing her opinion on the war without a weapon by inspiring readers with motivation, leading by example. Additionally, the essay also earns supplementary credibility as an effect of being written by Woolf, who has already proven herself without question. In a like manner, Professions for Women also carries insight but with a bit more substance to back it up. The basic groundwork of being a woman who is in a professionally-regarded position is all there, but this time it is aided by another aspect of the essay being a narrative about a very specific life experience that Woolf has faced. As a result, the essay comes off as more personal, in large part due to a very detailed battle between “The Angel in The House” and Woolf’s desire to write. The essay being that much more personal is inevitably filled with incredible insight