EN2717 Week 8: Virginia Woolf's 'An Unwritten Novel' Narrative Techniques - Group Discussion and Responses by Klaudia

Character Construction

hiuylee — 2025-10-20 13:58:09 UTC

Analyze how Woolf builds the character of Minnie Marsh through observation and imagination. Students work in pairs to examine specific passages where the narrator creates details about Minnie's life, then discuss the reliability of these observations and imagination. Select 1-2 passages to illustrate your reading/discussion.

Temporality

hiuylee — 2025-10-20 13:58:09 UTC

Identify different temporal layers in the story - the present moment on the train, imagined past events in Minnie's life, and projected future scenarios. Examine how Woolf uses verb tenses and temporal markers to navigate between these layers. Select 1-2 passages to illustrate your reading/discussion.

Metafictional/self-reflexive moments

hiuylee — 2025-10-20 13:58:09 UTC

Examine the story's self-reflexive elements - how it's literally about the process of creating a narrative about someone. Discuss Woolf's commentary on fiction-making, the role of the observer, and the relationship between writer and subject. Select 1-2 passages to illustrate your reading/discussion.