A Room of One's Own Journal by Virginia Woolf

A Room of One's Own Journal by Virginia Woolf
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Why does it matter so much when Woolf walks on the turf at Cambridge University, and what does she make of this event?
Walking into the turf at Cambridge University matters, as this was the place that was frequented by Fellows and Scholars (Woolf, 1929). Following a long tradition that reserved the turf for the scholars, it appears that Woolf was trespassing. Woolf is unimpressed with the suggestion that the turf would only be frequented by men bestowed fellowship, but the turf also offered serenity, quietness and provided an opportunity for imaginations and recollections. This also matters because it shows limited access of women in education, a sign that women face greater challenges in trying to change the world.
Why is a woman barred from admission to the University's library? Why does herexclusion make her so angry that she vows never to ask for "such hospitality" again?
Women were barred from entering the University library unless accompanied by a Fellow or had a letter of introduction. It is as if women had cursed the library and were unfit to enter the library (Woolf, 1929). The author is visibly angry at the thought of being prevented from entering the library despite her desire to understand famous works, which are like treasures. Woolf vows not to ask for hospitality, as it is the system that has put restrictions to preve...