Through out the novel "To the Lighthouse", Woolf uses aspects of nature to further the development of the story. It is not until the "Time passes" segment that nature truly comes center stage. To the Lighthouse handles the "characterization" of nature in the "Time Passes" segment of the novel like an actual, physical character rather than a backdrop or a metaphor for human emotions. The depiction of nature in this manner is contrary to the …showed first 75 words of 261 total…

…showed last 75 words of 261 total…and the china out in the lawn. Nature is given an active voice that has a presence in the human sphere that begs the question, "[Does] Nature supplement what man advanced?" Despite the presence attributed to nature, nature does not intentionally "complete what he began" nor does nature maliciously tear down what he began. Nature continues onwards with little regard to the effect of the seasons, airs and rain on the artifacts of human existence.