30 pages 1 hour read

Virginia Woolf

Kew Gardens

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1919

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Essay Topics

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Woolf is often associated with first-wave feminism. How does “Kew Gardens” explore feminist themes or gender dynamics?

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Woolf is deliberately sparse in her use of dialogue. How does sparse dialogue contribute to the themes of the story? How does dialogue vary between different characters?

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Who is the central character in “Kew Gardens”? Explain your reasoning with evidence from the text.