"Stream of thought" is another term used to describe the literary technique of stream of consciousness, which portrays a character's unfiltered and often fragmented thoughts and sensations. Here are some examples of stream of thought in literature:
1. James Joyce's "Ulysses": In this novel, the stream of thought technique is used to explore the inner lives of several characters over the course of a single day in Dublin. For example, the character Leopold Bloom's thoughts about food and digestion are portrayed in a meandering and digressive style, reflecting the fluidity of the character's thoughts.
2. Virginia Woolf's "Mrs. Dalloway": In this novel, the stream of thought technique is used to depict the inner thoughts and experiences of the character Clarissa Dalloway as she prepares for a party in London. The novel moves fluidly between Clarissa's thoughts, memories, and sensory perceptions, creating a complex and nuanced portrait of her inner world.
3. William Faulkner's "The Sound and the Fury": In this novel, the stream of thought technique is used to explore the inner lives of several characters in a Southern family. The novel shifts between different narrators and perspectives, creating a fragmented and disorienting reading experience that reflects the characters' inner turmoil.
4. Samuel Beckett's "Molloy": In this novel, the stream of thought technique is used to depict the fragmented and disjointed thoughts of its protagonist as he journeys across the Irish countryside. The novel moves between different sensory perceptions, memories, and philosophical musings, creating a disorienting and surreal reading experience.