“…Einstein, speculation, mathematics, the Mendelian theory…” (pg. 28)
Albert Einstein is considered to be the most influential physicist of the twentieth century. He is best known for his theory of relativity which earned him a Nobel Prize in physics in 1921. Gregor Mendel was a monk and scientist who is accredited with conceiving the theory of heredity. Through his observations of pea plants, Mendel discovered what has now become the science of genetics. Woolf references these well known figures to add depth and realism to the story. Although, in context, these allusions are used to develop some of the minor characters, they are included because of their reputations and cultural importance.
"Albert Einstein (American physicist) -- Britannica Online Encyclopedia." Britannica Online Encyclopedia. Web. 29 Sept. 2009. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/181349/Albert-Einstein
"Gregor Mendel (1822-1884)." Access Excellence @ the National Health Museum. Web. 29 Sept. 2009. http://www.accessexcellence.org/RC/AB/BC/Gregor_Mendel.php
Photo Credit: Albert Einstein. Digital image. Web. 30 Sept. 2009. http://agoldenworld.files.wordpress.com/2006/08/albert_einstein_-325x378.png
Gregor Mendel. Digital image. Web. 30 Sept. 2009. http://www.dobermann-review.com/info/genetics/mendels_genetic_laws/Gregor%20Mendel.jpg
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