Mendelian theory, also known as Mendelian inheritance, is the explaination of the inheritance of traits between generations. Developed by Gregor Mendel in the late 1800s and gaining prominence around the turn of the century, this new idea challenged conventional scientific knowledge of the day and caused a significant uproar within the biology community. Woolf uses this as an example of one of the ideas from which Mr. Bentley must “get outside [or] beyond”, describing the new train of thought as one that plagues the educated man. This infusion of an obviously well-educated, intelligent, and thoughtful character changes much of the dynamic of the novel; Clarissa’s world is no longer filled with what could be perceived as only foolish and trivial thoughts, worries, and experiences.
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"GENETICS." HCS. Web. 30 Sept. 2009. http://www.hcs.ohio-state.edu/hcs300/genetic.htm.
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