GradeSaver, 3 March 2020 Web.As the streets that lead from the Strand to the Embankment are very narrow, it is better not to walk down them arm-in-arm. Next Section Symbols, Allegory and Motifs Previous Section Quotes How To Cite in MLA Format Shaw, Elizabeth. Will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback. You can help us out by revising, improving and updatingĪfter you claim a section you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. This, therefore, strengthens her opinion that music is the route to truth and authenticity. Later, Rachel plays the piano at a party and notices how the people who have been so careful to restrain themselves begin to open up. She also responds by playing the piano in order to escape, stating that music is the only form of expression where people truly say what they mean. Her response to this is to think of them as abstract 'symbols,' or as actors on a stage.

She initially laments how people around her never act how they want to or say what they truly feel. Music is a key aspect of the text, as Rachel feels most herself when she is playing the piano. Additionally, the yellow butterflies in South America are focused on, which are also symbols of transformation and development.

Firstly, the journey itself from London to South America metaphorically represents Rachel's own spiritual journey to find her identity. Rachel's transformation and development are symbolized in several ways in the text. At this, Helen smiles and is proud of the fact that Rachel has strongly asserted her opinions. Rachel's independence is symbolized by the fact she confronts Helen, telling her that she relies too much on her intellect, and must be more open with her emotions.

Hirst encourage Rachel to think critically about her religious faith and tell her to challenge her core beliefs instead of passively accepting them from other people. This outcome is achieved by several means, including encouragement from those around her, a confrontation with challenging events such as climbing up a mountain, and also some complex discussions. At first, she is depicted as an unintelligent and unthinking young woman, but by the end of the novel, she has become more independent and individualistic. The Voyage Out follows the character of Rachel, who undergoes a transformation in the novel. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.

The Voyage Out by Virginia Woolf