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Mr. Ramsay is mostly focused on his reputation as a writer, opposed to focusing on his family. He is harsh, but deep down he is insecure about his work

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Lily finally realized that love was what connected her and Mrs. Ramsay. In many cases two people don’t agree, but there is one thing that connects them and allows them to communicate on a different level.

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The window represents freedom and life throughout the story, and it brings light and clarity to Mrs. Ramsay.

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Although Mr. and Mrs. Ramsay are opposites, they still love each other and everyone in the house knows it. The message is that words do not have to be exchanged between two people who truly love and understand each other.

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James finally got to see the Lighthouse he wanted to see so badly as a child. Now that he had seen it, he realized it was not quite as magical as his mother made it out to be, but he still appreciates her efforts.

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Cam Ramsay had finally figured out what she wanted in life after finally visiting the Lighthouse, because it brought her clarity.

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Lilys painting represents the life of Mrs. Ramsay, but she doesn’t finish the painting until 10 years after Mrs. Ramsays death.

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Lily realizes the Ramsay men are back from their trip to the Lighthouse, and all feels right again.

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The Ramsay summer home is a symbol throughout the story, and it represents everyone who has lived there. As each person dies off, so does a part of the house.

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Mrs. Ramsay has an external conflict with herself, and often goes into a depressive state even though she appears fine to others.

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Mrs. Ramsay and Lily have an ongoing conflict, because Mrs. Ramsay does not believe a woman is complete without a husband. Lily is thriving as an independent woman and often disagrees with Mrs. Ramsay.

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From a very young age, James did not like his father and knew he liked his mother more in every situation. This shaped how he felt about his father for the rest of his life.

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Very early on in the story and in James life, he does not agree with his fathers harsh tone, and this leads to further hatred between the two.

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Mrs. Ramsay was always nurturing towards men and taught her daughters to follow in her footsteps. She cared for all of the male houseguest and made sure they were satisfied.

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This portrays the very real exhaustion of a parent, especially having eight kids. Mr. Ramsay takes in the sight of his wife reading his kids a bedtime story while he smokes his pipe.

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Tansley is rude and obnoxious throughout the entire story, and it is important because his attitude causes a lot of tension within the house.

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Mrs. Ramsay mutters a poem that her husband often recites as well. The message from the poem is that life is always changing and one should except it because there will be new paths and new opportunities.

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The windows were a symbol for freedom and were often associated with Mrs. Ramsay, and after she dies they shut all the windows up in the house.

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This part of the paragraph feels real from the detail of the boat that Lily described to the feelings she expresses while witnessing the boat return.

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Throughout the story many of the characters did not take time to appreciate the calm moments in life, including Mrs. Ramsay. Lily portrays the theme that slowing down to appreciate what you have is more important than constantly filling your life.