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What is Mrs. Morel's reaction when she sees Mr. Morel drunk at the fair?
What is Mrs. Morel's reaction when she sees Mr. Morel drunk at the fair?
- She leaves the fair immediately
- She is surprised and shocked
- She is happy to see him enjoying himself
- She is not surprised (correct)
How does Mrs. Morel feel about Jerry Purdy, Mr. Morel's friend?
How does Mrs. Morel feel about Jerry Purdy, Mr. Morel's friend?
- She admires his views on women
- She gets along well with him
- She considers him a role model
- She cannot stand him (correct)
Why does Mrs. Morel name her baby Paul?
Why does Mrs. Morel name her baby Paul?
- Because it was her husband's favorite name
- Because it was her son William's suggestion
- Because she found it in a book
- Because she was overcome with guilt and sadness (correct)
How does William's fiancée, Louisa Lily Denys Western, treat William's family?
How does William's fiancée, Louisa Lily Denys Western, treat William's family?
Why is Mrs. Morel devastated when William leaves for London?
Why is Mrs. Morel devastated when William leaves for London?
How does Paul feel towards Miriam during their friendship?
How does Paul feel towards Miriam during their friendship?
Why does Mrs. Morel dislike Miriam and feel jealous of her relationship with Paul?
Why does Mrs. Morel dislike Miriam and feel jealous of her relationship with Paul?
How does Miriam feel about her attraction to Paul?
How does Miriam feel about her attraction to Paul?
What is the name of the woman who is married to Baxter and separated from him?
What is the name of the woman who is married to Baxter and separated from him?
Why does Paul believe Clara is a 'man hater'?
Why does Paul believe Clara is a 'man hater'?
What causes a strain in Miriam and Paul's relationship?
What causes a strain in Miriam and Paul's relationship?
Why does Paul deliver a parcel to Clara's house?
Why does Paul deliver a parcel to Clara's house?
What event leads to Paul and Baxter becoming friends?
What event leads to Paul and Baxter becoming friends?
Why does Paul feel suicidal with grief towards the end of the story?
Why does Paul feel suicidal with grief towards the end of the story?
What is Paul's reaction to seeing Miriam outside the church?
What is Paul's reaction to seeing Miriam outside the church?
Who takes care of Mrs. Morel during her illness?
Who takes care of Mrs. Morel during her illness?
What is the reason behind Paul arranging for Clara and Baxter to be alone in the cottage?
What is the reason behind Paul arranging for Clara and Baxter to be alone in the cottage?
What motivates Clara to forgive Baxter and agree to return to him as his wife?
What motivates Clara to forgive Baxter and agree to return to him as his wife?
What is the name of Gertrude's first son?
What is the name of Gertrude's first son?
Why does a rift develop between Gertrude and Walter Morel after the birth of their first child?
Why does a rift develop between Gertrude and Walter Morel after the birth of their first child?
How does Gertrude feel about life in the mining community?
How does Gertrude feel about life in the mining community?
What drives a wedge between Gertrude and Walter Morel?
What drives a wedge between Gertrude and Walter Morel?
What is Gertrude's attitude towards her second child, Annie?
What is Gertrude's attitude towards her second child, Annie?
How does Gertrude feel about planning for her son's future?
How does Gertrude feel about planning for her son's future?
What is Gertrude's emotional state towards Walter after the birth of their third child?
What is Gertrude's emotional state towards Walter after the birth of their third child?
How does Lawrence use nature in Sons and Lovers?
How does Lawrence use nature in Sons and Lovers?
Why do Clara and Miriam find themselves cast aside by Paul in Sons and Lovers?
Why do Clara and Miriam find themselves cast aside by Paul in Sons and Lovers?
How does Lawrence portray death in Sons and Lovers?
How does Lawrence portray death in Sons and Lovers?
What motivates Paul's love for his mother in Sons and Lovers?
What motivates Paul's love for his mother in Sons and Lovers?
According to Sons and Lovers, what impact does grief have on the characters?
According to Sons and Lovers, what impact does grief have on the characters?
How does Lawrence suggest human happiness in Sons and Lovers?
How does Lawrence suggest human happiness in Sons and Lovers?
What do Clara and Miriam fail to meet in Paul's eyes in Sons and Lovers?
What do Clara and Miriam fail to meet in Paul's eyes in Sons and Lovers?
How is humanity connected to nature according to Sons and Lovers?
How is humanity connected to nature according to Sons and Lovers?
What role does grief play in Sons and Lovers?
What role does grief play in Sons and Lovers?
How does Paul's perception of women's roles affect his relationships in Sons and Lovers?
How does Paul's perception of women's roles affect his relationships in Sons and Lovers?
What prominent psychological concept is explored in D.H. Lawrence's Sons and Lovers?
What prominent psychological concept is explored in D.H. Lawrence's Sons and Lovers?
How are conflicts primarily driven in Sons and Lovers?
How are conflicts primarily driven in Sons and Lovers?
What disrupts the lives of the characters in Sons and Lovers concerning exploration of physical urges?
What disrupts the lives of the characters in Sons and Lovers concerning exploration of physical urges?
Which aspect significantly influences Paul's perception of women in Sons and Lovers?
Which aspect significantly influences Paul's perception of women in Sons and Lovers?
In what time period is Sons and Lovers set?
In what time period is Sons and Lovers set?
How do Christian beliefs impact the characters' exploration of physical desires in Sons and Lovers?
How do Christian beliefs impact the characters' exploration of physical desires in Sons and Lovers?
What central theme influences many actions in Sons and Lovers through Biblical references?
What central theme influences many actions in Sons and Lovers through Biblical references?
How does Lawrence use Biblical stories in Sons and Lovers?
How does Lawrence use Biblical stories in Sons and Lovers?
Study Notes
The Morel Family
- Gertrude, a middle-class English woman, marries Walter Morel, a miner, after meeting him at a country dance.
- Walter is attractive and vigorous, but Gertrude soon discovers they have little in common and he is not as wealthy as she thought.
- Gertrude gives birth to a son, William, and adores him, but her relationship with Walter deteriorates.
The Children
- William is successful and charming, gets a job as a clerk, and is offered a position in London.
- William becomes distant from his family and eventually dies of pneumonia, leaving his mother heartbroken.
- Paul, the second son, is intelligent and thoughtful, grows up to work as a clerk, and becomes an artist.
- Paul is close to his mother and takes care of her when she is ill.
- Arthur, the third son, is born, and Walter is fond of him.
Relationships
- Paul develops a platonic relationship with Miriam, a timid and intellectual woman, but is physically awkward with her.
- Miriam realizes she is in love with Paul, but feels ashamed of her physical attraction due to her religious views.
- Paul meets Clara Dawes, a married woman who is separated from her husband, and is impressed by her, but disapproves of her involvement with the suffragettes.
- Paul gets Clara a job in the factory and they develop a complicated relationship.
Conflict and Death
- Paul's relationships with Miriam and Clara cause tension and strain, and he eventually breaks off his engagement with Miriam.
- Paul's mother, Gertrude, falls ill and is diagnosed with cancer, and Paul dedicates himself to caring for her.
- Gertrude dies slowly and painfully, and Paul is devastated by her death.
- After Gertrude's death, Paul is suicidal with grief and loses interest in life.
Themes
- Family, Psychology, and the Oedipus Complex: The novel explores the emotional dynamics of the Morel family and the underlying psychological forces that drive their conflicts.
- Christianity, Propriety, and Physicality: The novel examines the tension between Christian beliefs and social notions of propriety, which discourage characters from exploring their physical desires.
- Women's Work and Women's Rights: The novel portrays women's roles and Paul's attitudes towards women, which are shaped by his idealized love for his mother.
- Death, Grief, and Self-Destruction: The novel explores the impact of death and grief on the characters, particularly Paul, and the seductive nature of death.
- Nature and Industrialism: The novel highlights the contrast between the natural world and the industrial world, suggesting that humans are not separate from nature but an extension of it.
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Test your knowledge on the events of Chapter 1 of the novel 'Sons and Lovers' by D.H. Lawrence, where Gertrude meets Mr.Morel at a country dance and their subsequent marriage.
