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What are the Themes in Sons and Lovers?

Following are the themes ;

Oedipus complex, nature, feminity, pride culture, and art.

How would you describe the Oedipus complex? It is defined by Sigmund Freud in 1899, according to him in this complex child attract to their parents of the opposite sex.

How do you understand the concept of the Oedipus complex in this novel? Paul the hero of the novel, loves his mother and hates his father often their love crosses the borders of romantic love. from this view, we can say that the Oedipus complex played an important role.

Describe the definition of euthanasia according to this novel? In this novel, it shows that Paul has to kill his mother intentionally in order to relieve her pain.

Name the few novels of D.H. Lawrence?

Women in Love The Rainbow Lady Chatterley's Lover Sons and Lovers Describe the setting of the novel? it is set in Bestwood a town in Nottinghamshire.
illustrate the importance of the title? It was titled Paul Morel however it was renamed again to show the scope of the novel.
Illustrate the element that keeps the Morel family together? Blood contact is the only element that keeps them together in spite of all their differences.
The character of Gertrude? She is an important character in the novel as she is the reason for creating the Oedipus complex. She was not happy with her husband which is why she redirects her love to her children.
Who is Walter Morel? The alcoholic husband of Gertrude whose only habit is to drunk vine and beat his wife. He is a cruel and self-centered person.

what is the name of Morel's neighborhood? The Bottoms. Describe Paul's parents' names? Walter and Gertrude. What is the reaction of Paul to his mother’s death? He was torn inside and there was a sort of emptiness. Describe the complete name of Mrs. Morel? Mrs. Gertrude Morel is her full name. She gave birth to four children.
When William was a child Where does he go to work? William got a job in a nearby office where he worked as a clerk and bookkeeper.

Who was  Gypsy in the novel? Gypsy is the beloved of William. She was called Louisa Lily Denys Western because it was her actual name. Why Paul and Miriam failed to have their first love kiss? They believe that they are friends, not lovers that's why their first intimacy got failed.

Why Paul and Miriam failed to have their first love kiss? They believe that they are friends, not lovers that's why their first intimacy got failed.

Sons and Lovers Summary