Discussion Questions for To the Lighthouse, pp. 1-14

1. Why would James gash a hole in his father's head if possible at one point? (4)

2. Mr. Ramsay is "incapable of untruth." Is this a positive or negative quality in Mr. Ramsay? (4)

3. What does Mrs. Ramsay consider to be her role with respect to the men around her?

4. Why has Mr. Tansley never been to the circus? (11-12)

5. Why is Mr. Tansley staying with the Ramsays?

6. Why do the Ramsay children make fun of Tansley?