Between the Acts

Style and Technique

Virginia Woolf's novel «Between the Acts» is distinguished by its experimental style and use of stream of consciousness. Woolf masterfully conveys the internal monologues of the characters, allowing the reader to gain deeper insight into their thoughts and feelings. The language of the work is rich with metaphors and symbols that emphasize themes of time, memory, and human nature. The structure of the novel is fragmented, reflecting the disjunction and uncertainty characteristic of the interwar period. Woolf also employs theatrical techniques, such as inset plays, which serve as a metaphor for life and art. These plays, staged within the plot, create a multilayered narrative and enhance the sense of temporality and transience.