Analyzing Language and Style in Woolf's 'To the Lighthouse'

In the passage below from Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse, the author explores the intricacies of human relationships and the passage of time through her distinctive narrative style. Carefully read the passage and analyze how Woolf's use of language and style contributes to the themes of perception and memory. In your response, consider elements such as syntax, diction, and imagery, and discuss how these choices reflect the characters' inner lives and the overarching theme of the novel.

Excerpt:

“She had a feeling that she had been here before; in some other world, perhaps, or some other time, so that the merest hint of it was enough to make her dizzy. They were leaving the house, full, full of memories. It was the memories that shackled her feet; they were like chains of gold that felt warm and heavy, yet they held her still.”