Sons and Lovers

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Novel | D. H. Lawrence

Discuss how society is presented in Sons and Lovers by D. H. Lawrence.

Discuss how society is presented in Sons and Lovers by D. H. Lawrence. H. Lawrence’s (1885–1930) Sons and Lovers, published in 1913, is one of his most famous novels. The novel is...
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Comment on Lawrence’s use of symbols in Sons and Lovers.

Comment on Lawrence’s use of symbols in Sons and Lovers. Sons and Lovers (1913) by D. H. Lawrence (1885-1930) is full of symbols that help us understand the characters and their em...
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Discuss Walter Morel as a tragic character

Comment on the character of Walter Morel. [NU: 2018] Or, Discuss Walter Morel as a tragic character. [NU: 2016] Walter Morel is the father in “Sons and Lovers” (1913) by D. H. Lawr...
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What is Lawrence’s idea about the man-woman conflict in “Sons and Lovers?”

What is Lawrence’s idea about the man-woman conflict in “Sons and Lovers?” [NU: 2015, 22] ★★★ Or, show the autobiographical elements of the novel.  D. H. Lawrence’s (1885–1930) “So...
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How does Lawrence employ the stream of consciousness technique in “Sons and Lovers?”

 How does Lawrence employ the stream of consciousness technique in “Sons and Lovers?” [NU: 2017] The stream of consciousness technique shows the inner flow of thoughts and feelings...
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Why was Gertrude Morel unhappy with her husband?

Why was Gertrude Morel unhappy with her husband? [NU: 2018] Gertrude Morel is the mother character in “Sons and Lovers” (1913) by D. H. Lawrence (1885–1930). She marries Walter Mor...
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In what sense is “Sons and Lovers” a novel about class

In what sense is “Sons and Lovers” a novel about class? [NU: 2022] D. H. Lawrence’s (1885–1930) “Sons and Lovers” (1913) is a story of a miner’s family. It shows life, love, and st...
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Significance of the Paul-Clara relationship in “Sons and Lovers.”

Bring out the significance of the Paul-Clara relationship in “Sons and Lovers.” [NU: 2016, 20] ★★★ In “Sons and Lovers” (1913), D. H. Lawrence (1885–1930) shows different kinds of...
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Discuss the symbolic use of ‘Coal-Pits’ in “Sons and Lovers.”

Discuss the symbolic use of ‘Coal-Pits’ in “Sons and Lovers.” [NU: 2018, 21] ★★★ In “Sons and Lovers” (1913), D. H. Lawrence (1885–1930) uses the coal-pits as a strong symbol. The...
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Describe the Paul-Miriam relationship and put down the significance of this episode.

Describe the Paul-Miriam relationship and put down the significance of this episode. [NU: 2015, 18, 20] ★★★ In “Sons and Lovers” (1913), D. H. Lawrence (1885–1930) shows Paul’s tro...
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How does Lawrence apply ‘impressionism’ in “Sons and Lovers?”

 How does Lawrence apply ‘impressionism’ or the impressionistic technique in “Sons and Lovers?” “Impressionism” is a writing style that shows short and quick feelings. It does not...
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Analyze the father–son relationship in “Sons and Lovers.”

Analyze the father–son relationship in “Sons and Lovers.” [NU: 2017] D. H. Lawrence (1885–1930) paints a mining family in “Sons and Lovers” (1913). At the center stands Walter More...
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