Chapter 1
Mrs. Dalloway
At Lady Bruton's lunch party, Hugh Whitbread and Richard Dalloway discuss Peter Walsh's return to London, reflecting on his past love for Clarissa and his unsuccessful career. Later, at Clarissa's party, Sir William and Lady Bradshaw arrive late and mention a young man who has killed himself, shocking Clarissa. Peter Walsh wanders through London, observing the city's vibrant life and contemplating the passage of time and the richness of experience.
