This thesis focuses on a study of To the Lighthouse in the light of Sigmund Freud’s theory of Oedipus complex. By arguing that James Ramsay has an Oedipus complex and the lighthouse symbolizes James’s mother Mrs. Ramsay, the thesis proposes that James’ hope of going to the lighthouse mirrors his mother in an Oedipal dream. This thesis focuses on a study of To the Lighthouse in the light of Sigmund Freud’s theory of Oedipus complex. By arguing that James Ramsay has an Oedipus complex and the lighthouse symbolizes James’s mother Mrs. Ramsay, the paper the lighthouse mirrors his mother in an Oedipal dream.