One of the major themes present from early on is the hierarchy of social class. This element plays an important role in the interactions and relationships in Mrs Dalloway. This is due to the fact that most of the characters are fully aware of the relevancy of social hierarchy and their place within the system. Clarissa’s social standing allows her to throw lavish parties with high profile guests but also dictates her interactions with those she feels are beneath her. Clarissa affiliates with those of the same social standing or higher and in this society one boosts their social standing through affiliation. I found it interesting how everyone was affected by the passing of the motor car. This slight affiliation with an individual of high social prominence was enough to fill the entire area with pride including Clarissa. “The motor car with its blinds drawn and an air of inscrutable reserve proceeded towards Piccadilly, still gazed at, still ruffling the faces on both sides of the street with the same dark breath of veneration whether for Queen, Prince, or Prime Minister nobody knew,” (Woolf, Pg 5 Location 200 eBook).