The Voyage Out

** "The Voyage Out" by Virginia Woolf is a story about the experiences of a young woman named Rachel Vinrace, who sets sail for South America on her family's ship, the "Euphrosyne," with her aunt and uncle, where she finds herself on a journey of self-discovery amongst a society that places restrictions on her. Beginning in London, the story introduces Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose and hints at emotional struggles as they prepare to leave London to board the ship and escape a world of sorrow and begin their adventure. It provides insights into personal relationships and the emotional states of the protagonists, and once aboard the ship, presents a picture of Rachel and highlights the internal pressures she experiences. **