The character of Mrs. Ramsay in To the Lighthouse Virginia Woolf's novel, To the Lighthouse, is full of symbolism that describes the surroundings and life of Mrs. Ramsay, who is the central character. He helps bring the world out of chaos and darkness with his positive nature and being the source of light for the other characters. She is also a peacemaker, beautiful, maternal and almost divine. Ramsay's first word in the novel is "yes", which reflects his affirmative and positive nature. Throughout the novel, his character and spirit are connected to light, which is universally a positive symbol. The other characters associate her with light through an implicit juxtaposition because she brought positive energy to all who knew her. An example is Paul who, after Mrs Ramsay told him that she believed in him, felt that his situation had improved. “He would go to her and say, “I did it, Mrs. Ramsay; thanks to you." And so he turned into the alley... The house was all lit up, and the lights after dark made his eyes feel full, and he said to himself childishly, as he walked down the alley, Ughs, lights, lights ." (p.78) Being the symbol of light, Mrs. Ramsay also brings things into order from chaos. This can be seen in his desire to be organized. The house was always arranged in such a way that if he left a brush or comb on a dressing table, he expected it to still be there the next time he looked for it. (p. 136) The characters' world is full of chaos, for example the setting is during World War I and the lighthouse has been taken by nature until Mrs Ramsay puts it back in order. The order he brought with him contrasts with the disorder that arose after...... middle of paper......ck into stability. Life stops here, Ms. Ramsay said. "Mrs. Ramsay! Mrs. Ramsay!" he repeated. He owed everything to her." Another example of Mrs. Ramsay's kindness is when James is on the boat with his father, Mr. Ramsay: "[Mrs. Only Ramsayl spoke the truth; only she could tell it. Perhaps that was the source of her eternal attraction to him. She was a person who could be told what was on his mind" (p. 187). She is a person who puts others before herself. Mrs. Ramsay's character is so divine that it is unreal. She spends most of her time It's time to shed light on everyone else that she hides her personal needs from herself She brings the world out of chaos, but there may have been chaos inside her and no one knew it, so they couldn't help her. Perhaps this was the reason for Mrs. Ramsay's unexpected death.