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Questions and Answers
What inspired the plot of Sons and Lovers?
What inspired the plot of Sons and Lovers?
- D. H. Lawrence’s father
- D. H. Lawrence’s own life (correct)
- A famous historical figure
- A fictional story from the 1800s
What is the central conflict in Paul Morel’s life?
What is the central conflict in Paul Morel’s life?
- Balancing his loyalty to his mother with romantic relationships (correct)
- Dealing with financial hardships
- Struggles with his career as a miner
- Fighting with his father over family issues
What is Gertrude Morel’s primary motivation in the novel?
What is Gertrude Morel’s primary motivation in the novel?
- To find a new husband
- To achieve wealth and status
- To secure a better future for her children (correct)
- To leave her mining town
Which two women are central to Paul’s romantic struggles?
Which two women are central to Paul’s romantic struggles?
How is Walter Morel, Paul’s father, described in the text?
How is Walter Morel, Paul’s father, described in the text?
What is the term often used to describe the bond between Paul and his mother?
What is the term often used to describe the bond between Paul and his mother?
How does Clara Dawes differ from Miriam Leivers?
How does Clara Dawes differ from Miriam Leivers?
What does the novel primarily explore?
What does the novel primarily explore?
What genre does Sons and Lovers belong to?
What genre does Sons and Lovers belong to?
Which of the following best describes Gertrude’s relationship with Walter Morel?
Which of the following best describes Gertrude’s relationship with Walter Morel?
Flashcards
Capital of France (example flashcard)
Capital of France (example flashcard)
Paris