... but are being exploited. This conveys his favouritism of the natural world because he desires the isolation it offers him. However, he also notes that nature is indifferent to his needs and therefore his desire is unobtainable. Another comparison made by Larkin is between his desire for isolation and ... in modern society for more than they need. In the next stanza, the lower classes are described as being from 'raw estates', making them appear common and their lives sound basic. Larkin uses lists the features of the inner city; 'domes and statues, spires and cranes cluster'. The use of ...

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