“Big Ben struck the half-hour” (p127). Big Ben is the name given to the bell in the famous clock tower at the Palace of Westminster in London. It is a great icon and landmark in London; it has been around since 1859. Woolf constantly alludes to Big Ben throughout her novel. Mrs. Dalloway takes place in just one day, so knowing the time of the day is important for the reader to follow along. It gives rhythm to the story, as it is mentioned every half-hour or hour. Woolf uses Big Ben to connect the many different scenes in her novel.
"Big Ben -." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Web. 30 Sept. 2009. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Ben.
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