• What is the place of objectivity and Omniscience in the novel, if the text merely expresses

Subjective Consciousness throughout most of the narrative?**

In "To the Lighthouse," Virginia Woolf challenges traditional narrative structures by

predominantly employing a stream-of-consciousness technique, which delves deep into the
subjective thoughts and feelings of characters. This intense subjectivity can create a sense of
immediacy and intimacy with the characters, often blurring the lines between their
consciousness and the narrative voice. However, objectivity and omniscience do have a place
in the novel, albeit indirectly.

The narrative isn't strictly confined to the characters' immediate thoughts. There are instances
where an omniscient perspective seems to transcend individual subjectivities. The narrator,
while predominantly subjective, occasionally offers insights into characters' motivations,
histories, or potential futures, suggesting a broader, more objective awareness.
• Does Virginia Woolf fully replace the literary convention of the objective omniscient
narrator?**

Virginia Woolf doesn't entirely replace the literary convention of the objective omniscient
narrator but rather transforms it. She challenges the notion of a detached, all-knowing
narrator by embracing subjectivity and exploring the internal landscapes of characters' minds.
Instead of a traditional omniscient narrator providing an authoritative overview, Woolf offers
a mosaic of individual perspectives, creating a more fragmented and personal understanding
of events.

Woolf's narrative technique aligns more with a subjective omniscience, where the narrator
seems to possess an intimate knowledge of characters' inner thoughts while remaining rooted
in their subjectivity. This challenges the notion of an omniscient narrator as an objective, god-
like figure and redefines it in a more empathetic, human way.
•Does objectivity enter the novel indirectly through the literary convention of the objective
omniscient narrator?**

While "To the Lighthouse" primarily embraces subjective consciousness, there are moments
where a semblance of objectivity enters the narrative indirectly. Woolf occasionally steps
back from individual perspectives to provide a more panoramic view, offering insights into
characters' histories, relationships, or future trajectories.
This indirect objectivity, though, is always filtered through the lens of individual
consciousness. Woolf doesn't abandon subjectivity but rather incorporates moments of
broader understanding that go beyond immediate thoughts and feelings. This dynamic
between subjectivity and occasional, indirect objectivity contributes to the novel's rich and
complex narrative texture.