In Virginia Woolf's 'Mrs. Dalloway', the technique used to transition between the internal thoughts of different characters sharing the same physical space is often called:
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Correct answer: Tunnelling process
Woolf described her method as the 'tunnelling process,' where she digs caves behind her characters to connect their pasts and inner lives. This allows a fluid, non-linear exploration of consciousness throughout a single day in Mrs. Dalloway.
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