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Thesis: This background, together with a believable plot, convincing characterization, and important literary devices, enables D. H. Lawrence in
“Jimmy and the Desperate Woman” to develop the theme that real men do take responsibility.
I. D. H. Lawrence’s background influenced him to write the short story,
“Jimmy and the Desperate Woman.”
A. One important influence on the story is his parents.
B. In addition to his parents, another influence on the story is a relationship that he had with his wife.
II. To develop this theme, Lawrence creates a believable plot.
A. Primarily, this plot is believable because Jimmy, the protagonist, faces a psychological conflict.
B. In addition to a realistic conflict, this plot is also believable because Lawrence uses a determinant ending to reinforce the theme of the story.
III. Along with a believable plot, Lawrence further develops the theme of
“Jimmy and the Desperate Woman” by convincing characterization of the protagonist, Jimmy.
A. Jimmy is a convincing character because he consistently is seeking the right female relationship.
B. In addition, Jimmy is convincing character because his love for
Clarissa motivates him to keep on searching.
C. Finally, Jimmy is a convincing character because he is lifelike.
IV. Importantly, Lawrence develops the theme of “Jimmy and the
Desperate Woman” by using significant literary devices.
A. One of these devices is symbolism
B. In addition to symbolism, Lawrence also uses irony to develop the theme.
V. After analyzing how the author’s background, the plot, the characterization, and the literary devices contribute to the development of the theme of “Jimmy and the Desperate Woman,” one understands why this story rates high on the literary scale of value. A. One reason that this story rates high is that its purpose is to provide pleasure plus understanding.
B. Another reason that this story rates high on the scale of value is that Lawrence achieves the purpose of the story by providing pleasure plus understanding.

A Critical Analysis of “Jimmy and the Desperate Woman” by D. H. Lawrence
D. H. Lawrence’s background influenced him to write the short story,
“Jimmy and the Desperate Woman”. One important influence on the story is his parents. Lawrence was born in Eastwood, Notting Hamshire, on
September 11, 1885 (The McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of World Biography,
Tedlock 369). Lawrence’s father started working in the coal mines when he was just a child. His father was a coal miner with very little education. He did not care about getting on in the world and like a good time with his friends at the pub (Artist and Rebel, Tedlock 1). On the other hand, his mother was a middle class woman who was a teacher. The reason why D.
H. Lawrence mother chose her husband was because of his physical charm. Lawrence’s mother did not want any of her children growing up to

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