Note
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
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Contributors
Publisher
Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
1984
Description
Controversy which has surrounded David Herbert Lawrence arises out
of misunderstanding of what he was actually saying. Lawrence's depiction
of sexual scenes and particularly his vocabulary in presenting
these scenes have misled many critics into believing that he was a
feminist. Early criticism (1911-1940's) indicates that Lawrence portrays
the modern liberated woman favorably. From the beginning of the
1950's to the early 1970's, critics agreed that Lawrence respected and
understood women. Recent criticism (latter part of 1970's to date)
finds to some extent a tone of cynicism toward women. However, the
idea that Lawrence understands and respects women still prevails.
Analysis of Lawrence's novels suggests that his heroines are not consistently
modern or liberated. These women may be introduced as liberated
and intellectual, but in the end they submit to the power of man.
Lawrence's motif is the conflict between male and female, which results
in male dominance and female submission.
of misunderstanding of what he was actually saying. Lawrence's depiction
of sexual scenes and particularly his vocabulary in presenting
these scenes have misled many critics into believing that he was a
feminist. Early criticism (1911-1940's) indicates that Lawrence portrays
the modern liberated woman favorably. From the beginning of the
1950's to the early 1970's, critics agreed that Lawrence respected and
understood women. Recent criticism (latter part of 1970's to date)
finds to some extent a tone of cynicism toward women. However, the
idea that Lawrence understands and respects women still prevails.
Analysis of Lawrence's novels suggests that his heroines are not consistently
modern or liberated. These women may be introduced as liberated
and intellectual, but in the end they submit to the power of man.
Lawrence's motif is the conflict between male and female, which results
in male dominance and female submission.
Language
Type
Form
Extent
72 p.
Identifier
14193
Additional Information
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1984.
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Date Backup
1984
Date Text
1984
Date Issued (EDTF)
1984
Extension
FAU
FAU
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IID
FADT14193
Issuance
monographic
Organizations
Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Person Preferred Name
HAMIDINIA, PARVINDOKHT.
Graduate College
Physical Description
72 p.
application/pdf
Title Plain
D. H. LAWRENCE'S PORTRAYAL OF WOMEN
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Origin Information
1984
monographic
Boca Raton, Fla.
Florida Atlantic University
Physical Location
Florida Atlantic University Libraries
Place
Boca Raton, Fla.
Sub Location
Digital Library
Title
D. H. LAWRENCE'S PORTRAYAL OF WOMEN
Other Title Info
D. H. LAWRENCE'S PORTRAYAL OF WOMEN