Commentary on a passage from Sons and Lovers by DH Lawrence
The title Sons and Lovers, suggests obvious prose concerning sons and lovers, however on a deeper level, the title could suggest malice and much drama due to the fact that lovers in general are emotional, passionate people who may let their emotions override their logic. “Sons” could suggest possible inquisition into the role of genders in the plot, and a contrast between the male and female characters. On commencing reading this extract from DH Lawrence’s Sons and Lovers, we are introduced to Gertrude Coppard and Walter Morel, the only active characters in this extract. ... The question of gender in Sons and Lovers may be seen when Gertrude’s character states such phrases as: “’f I were a man, nothing would stop me.