First-sentence Quote by Virginia Woolf
““He- for there could be no doubt of his sex, though the fashion of the time did something to disguise it- was in the act of slicing at the head of a Moor which swung from the rafters. ””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “Mrs Dalloway”, 1925
The narrator’s perception of gender is obscured by contemporary fashion, yet the act remains violent.
In simple terms: Fashion hides gender, violence persists.
Key Takeaway
Question gender norms, confront violence.
Themes
gender
violence
identity
Mood
critical
provocative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- fashion industry
- media representation
- legal reform
Key Concepts
feminist theory
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fashion shape identity?
- What modern parallels exist?
A Different Perspective
Historical context may limit relevance.
