To the Lighthouse uses a unique form of language called free indirect discourse to show us multiple sides to all of her characters. We are not stuck inside just one person's mind, but have the ability to experience all the characters thoughts. With all the characters thoughts we are able to see each of their interactions before, during, and after the war. Each shares a different experience of what has happened to them and they share, the interactions between them shows how the war affected people in different ways. In many of their conversations there is disagreement and a tone of distrust among each other, in a way. This shows the disconnect of how the war had affected this family. They are no longer able to communicate, but then again as we read before, it could be a way that these people are dealing with it. To disconnect from the world and those around it is their way of coping with the new life. Though the speech can be confusing at parts, it adds to what these people were going through.

Another interesting way disconnect is used, is with the aspect of time. Before the war started, much of life seemed to drag out, when you read it. But time before the seems to have a sense of meaning which is way it seems to carry on. But then the war starts and time flies by and passes them by. The use of disconnect during the war time is just another way the people did not cope with things. Instead they allowed time to pass by and not deal with anything. Which is why there is so much disconnect after the war and in many of their conversations, I believe.