Quote by Virginia Woolf

in this case, a mother, noted for her beauty, might be reduced to a purple shadow... (Tansley to Lily on her painting of the house

in this case, a mother, noted for her beauty, might be reduc

Summary

This quote suggests that a woman's worth and identity can be diminished or overshadowed by society's emphasis on her physical appearance. Tansley, speaking to Lily about her painting, implies that a mother, who is conventionally admired for her beauty, may lose her individuality and be reduced to a mere superficial representation. It highlights the pressure women face to conform to societal expectations and the potential erasure of their unique qualities, reinforcing the idea that beauty can limit and distort perceptions of a person's true worth.

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Philosophy Charles Tansley Lily Briscoe

By Virginia Woolf

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