The book is Sons and Lovers by D.H Lawrence

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The book is Sons and Lovers by D.H Lawrence

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Thesis: Lawrence's can be seen by examining the diction, grammar, and the rhythm and sound devices.

Introduction: This passage, from D.H. Lawrence's novel, Sons and Lovers, describes the thoughts of Paul Morel and Clara Dawes after they have spent an evening of passion together. It is now that Paul and Clara realize that they are not able to fulfill each other's needs adequately. Most of the sentences are complex, illustrating the complexity of the situation and the character's thoughts, yet the speech is simple and descriptive. Lawrence's can be seen by examining the diction, grammar, and the rhythm and sound devices. I. Diction

        A. Speaker

        B. Speech

                 1. Articulate

                 2. Specific

        C. Examples

        D. Allusions

        E. Denotation / Connotation

II. Grammar

        A. Difficulty

        B. Sentence Structure

                 1. Length

                 2. Descriptive

                 a. Prepositional Phrases

                 b. Adverbs / Adjectives

        C. Sentence Patterns

                 1. Parallel Structure

                 2. Climax

III. Rhythm and Sound

        A. Cadence Groups

        B. Poetic Devices

                 1. Alliteration

                 2. Assonance

                 3. End Rhyme

Discussion: Paul's relationship with Miriam is one where the love is not allowed to flourish. Although there is no doubt that there is love between the two, the forces around them create tension that suppresses it. Miriam believes herself not nearly as beautiful as she really is. Because of this she is always looking for things to love her. In the case of Paul she believes that if Paul was to need her, if she could take care of him, 'if he could depend on her, if she could, as it were, have him in her arms, how she would love him.'(137) However, this is never allowed to happen. Paul's mother Gertrude already occupies this space in his life. Thus the relationship between the two is a struggle for an identity. The relationship is a struggle between ...