based on "The Death of the Moth", written in 1942 by Virginia Woolf, analyze woolf's images in describing the moth and her substitutions for the word 'moth' such as "the present specimen" in paragraph 1. how do these reinforce woolf's changing perceptions? answer in 4 sentences
In "The Death of the Moth," Virginia Woolf uses vivid imagery to describe the moth, highlighting its delicate and vulnerable nature. By referring to the moth as "the present specimen," Woolf sets the tone for the fleeting existence of the moth, reinforcing the idea of mortality. This substitution serves to emphasize the impermanence of life and the inevitability of death, echoing Woolf's changing perceptions towards the fragility of life. Through such imagery and word choices, Woolf effectively conveys her shifting understanding of life and death.
