Public-transit Quote by Virginia Woolf
““The impetuous creature--a pirate--started forward, sprang away; she had to hold the rail to steady herself, for a pirate it was, reckless, unscrupulous, bearing down ruthlessly, circumventing dangerously, boldly snatching a passenger, or ignoring a passenger, squeezing eel-like and arrogant in between, and then rushing insolently all sails spread up Whitehall.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, 1925
A vivid, chaotic description of a reckless, daring individual who pushes boundaries and defies norms.
In simple terms: A reckless person acting boldly and dangerously.
Key Takeaway
Embrace daring but consider consequences.
Themes
recklessness
rebellion
identity
society
gender
Mood
intense
defiant
reflective
Type
literary
character analysis
psychological
When to use this quote
- navigating social expectations
- creative writing
- personal risk‑taking
- challenging authority
- exploring gender roles
Key Concepts
modernism
psychological depth
character study
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives the character’s reckless behavior?
- How does society view such daring actions?
A Different Perspective
The portrayal may romanticize harmful behavior, overlooking ethical concerns.
