Sons and Lovers" is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1913.pptx

"Sons and Lovers" is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1913. The story is set in early 20th-century England and follows the life of Paul Morel, a young man from a working-class family. The novel explores his complex relationships with his mother, Gertrude, who exerts a powerful influence over him, and his romantic entanglements with two women, Miriam and Clara. Central to the novel is the theme of Oedipal conflict, as Paul's deep bond with his mother hampers his ability to fully commit to his lovers. The novel delves into themes of family dynamics, class struggle, and the tensions between personal desire and familial duty.

1. Sons and Lovers a novel by D.H. Lawrence Naila Marzan Aunny ID: 171000303 ENG 410

2. INTRODUCTION 1. “Sons and Lovers” is a 1913 novel by the English writer D.H. Lawrence, originally published by B.W Huebsch publishers. 2.While the novel initially received a Luke warm critical reception, it is today regards as a masterpiece by many critics. 3. It is often regarded as Lawrence’s finest achievement. 

3. SHORT AUTOBIOGRAPHY D.H . Lawrence’s full name is David Herbert Lawrence. Born in 11th September, 1885. Occupation- Novelist, poet Nationality - British Genre- Modernism.

4. Short Summary of “Sons and lovers”: “Sons and Lovers “ written by D. H. Lawrence is the story of Paul, a man who is basically controlled by his mother. She was unhappy in her own marriage life and focuses on Paul when he has been violently ill. The relationship between mother and son becomes more and more unhealthy over time and assumes an Oedipal aspect .

5. Main Theme of the Novel:

6. Oedipus Complex in the Novel: 1. Oedipus Complex was postulated by Sigmund Freud . It is a complex of emotions whereby a child develops unconscious sexual desire for his mother and secretly wishes to eliminate his father. 2. Mrs. Morel transfers her love onto children and here is the first problematization presented by Lawrence in Oedipus Complex. 3. The relationship here is reciprocal-the mother too lover her sons.

7. The father presented Unfavorable: 1. The father is an outsider in the home because he has denied God in him. He does not share his emotions and feelings with the family members. He spend ms much of his time in the mine and when he comes home. he drinks alcohol to free himself from tiredness and frustration. Due to his bullying nature and drinking habit everyone treats him as an outsider. 2. Conflict between teenage psychology and adult psychology generation gap also brings conflict between parents and children.

8. The importance of the novel : A novel portrays this nature of life making the reader realize that life itself is the reason for living. The end result of novel is the whole man alive. Thus Lawrence assert that the novel is a book that can touch the life of a whole man alive and that is why the novel written .

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