1. Hamlet, Sons & Lovers and A Streetcar Named Desire
Gertrude imposes herself onto Paul's and William's lives so much that she arguably takes the place of a lover. ... Once Paul learns that his mother does not like Miriam, the relationship immediately suffers and his arguably oedipal love for his mother takes over so much so that Paul "had forgotten Miriam"." Lawrence's idyllic maternal imagery of Mrs Morel is presented from the perspective of Paul seeing her as "warm"." ... Morel also imposes upon Paul's relationship with Miriam. ... Paul's love for his mother and Gertrude's love for him are fairly unspoken yet mut...
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