Miss Brill Questions on Alienation
Miss Brill
What is the purpose of the fox fur piece in "Miss Brill"? What causes the final sentence's crying?
The fox fur piece in "Miss Brill" symbolizes Miss Brill's own life and alienation. It represents her emotional connection to the world, which is shattered when a young couple ridicules her. The final...
Miss Brill
How does "Miss Brill" exemplify Modernist writing?
"Miss Brill" is an example of Modernist writing in that it reflects the alienation and isolation of the individual from a social setting.