Mrs. Dalloway features a protagonist with grey hair, appearing unchanged from her first appearance in 1915's The Voyage Out. The novel celebrates its centennial as a significant exploration of midlife crisis. Virginia Woolf began writing the novel at 40 years old, at the cusp of her own middle age, highlighting the experiences and reflections that accompany this transformative period. She believed that at 40, individuals either accelerate their pursuits or slow down, which fueled her creativity and prolific output at that time.
Mrs. Dalloway is a masterpiece of midlife crisis, reflecting the enduring theme of evaluating life accomplishments and potential during transformative years.
Woolf's protagonist, though over fifty, retains an imperious and youthful appearance, indicating the complexities of aging and identity in midlife.
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