Narrative Techniques in Woolf and O'Connor

Consider the following excerpt from Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse and Flannery O'Connor's A Good Man is Hard to Find. Both authors employ unique narrative techniques to convey complex themes through their respective characters' internal thoughts and interactions with other characters.

For your essay, analyze how Woolf and O'Connor use narrative perspective and structure to enhance the reader's understanding of their characters' motivations and emotional landscapes. Discuss specific passages, including how the authors' choices in technique influence the overall themes of their works.

Your response should demonstrate an in-depth understanding of narrative techniques and their effects on characterization and theme development.