Choose one of the following questions (adapted from Jacobus) and write a thesis-driven essay in response: Woolf says that a woman "born with a gift of poetry in the sixteenth century, was an unhappy woman, a woman at strife against herself." What does it mean for a woman to be "at strife against herself?" What are the characteristics of such a strife, and what are its implications for the woman? Use WooWs essay and real world examples if you can for support. OR Why is it so important for a woman to have "a room of one's own?" Clearly, Woolf is talking about more than just a physical space. What does Woolf mean by this term, and do you think this point is still valid for women in the 21st century? OR Woolf says that "even in the nineteenth century, a woman was not encouraged to be an artist. On the contrary, she was snubbed, slapped, lectured, and exhorted." Explain the implications of this statement in Woolf, and then tell me, does this still describe the situation of many or most women? Use real world examples for support
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