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But he never looked at his daughter, and strode out of the…

“But he never looked at his daughter, and strode out of the room, leaving in the minds of the women a sense, half of awe, half of amusement, and the extravagant, inconsiderate, uncivilized male, outraged somehow and gone bellowing to his lair with a roar which still sometimes reverberates in the…” quote by Virginia Woolf
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““But he never looked at his daughter, and strode out of the room, leaving in the minds of the women a sense, half of awe, half of amusement, and the extravagant, inconsiderate, uncivilized male, outraged somehow and gone bellowing to his lair with a roar which still sometimes reverberates in the most polished of drawing rooms.””

Virginia Woolf

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A man left, leaving women with mixed awe and amusement, his uncivilized, extravagant presence echoing in refined rooms.

In simple terms: His departure left a complex, lingering impression.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the impact of unconventional behavior.

Themes

gender society behavior class legacy

Mood

melancholic observational

Type

literary social

When to use this quote

  • social gatherings
  • workplace
  • family dynamics
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

feminist literature social critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does behavior shape reputation?
  • When does awe become resentment?
A Different Perspective

Impact may fade over time.

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