"The Widow and the Parrot", written by Virginia Woolf, is a tale that talks about the power of wisdom along with the origin of true rewards. Written for his two great-grandsons, Julian and Quentin Bell, the tale resonates with those in a way that changes their perspective on their livelihood. “The Widow and the Parrot” is based on a true story, showing Woolf's true intentions in creating a light-hearted and "uplifting" film. story" with a moral (Mills 304). Julian Bell illustrated the story; however, Quentin Bell who then created an afterword explaining the true origins of the tale published it sixty years after its origin. Virginia Woolf, considered one of the best writers modernists, vividly describes in her stories that feminist writing can prevail despite her problematic family history and mental illness, in the early 19th century, as shown in "The Widow and the Parrot". 1882 in Kensington, England. The daughter of critic Leslie Stephen, Woolf was constantly under great pressure to make something of herself as Woolf's "parents were extremely close both socially and artistically" (Lazzari 300). as a giant to begin her career as an aspiring writer, including the creation of the "Hyde Park Gate News," a newspaper that documented her family's many activities. It was her destiny to become “the daughter of learned men” as Woolf danced between literary expression and personal desolation in her writing, intriguing her community with her innovative style (Mills 300). Growing up in a time when the feminist movement was at the helm of educational reforms, Woolf's writings reflected much of the culture and political movements around her (Brackett 22). Furthermore, ... half of the sheet ... "the widow and the parrot" would include the demonstration of the power of the widow, who society considers dead (Carter 308). The theme can be seen in the characterization of Mrs. Gage because "despite her poverty she was devoted to animals and often killed herself rather than cut the bones of her dog" (Woolf 1). Although such a cheerful story is strange for Woolf considering her mental state, it is clear that the driving force was her love for her grandchildren and the moral presented is of great importance. During the period in which this tale originated, which was much underappreciated until its rediscovery sixty years later Parrot" written by Virginia Woolf, is a tale that shows the true rewards that kindness will bring, as well as the power of wisdom for those who seem helpless, which still resonates with people in society modern.