Analysis Of Dh Lawrence's 'The Rainbow' By D. H. Lawrence

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Men always find a way to get what they want, or will be satisfied with what they receive because they just stick to what they know. They don’t look for reasons to question every good thing that comes into their lives and don’t expect anything, unlike women. When it comes to females, they tend to over think every possible thing, asking, “Is this enough”, “will I ever have more?” wondering if there is anything more than just the here and now. In The Rainbow by D.H. Lawrence, the woman craves for more of what could be out there for her in the world. Lawrence shows this desire for expanded knowledge with the use of repetition and imagery.

Although the Brangwens appeared to live a full life to the woman, she wanted more than what was there in the comfort of her house and farm. Lawrence uses repetition to really emphasize the woman’s situation, hinting that she aspires to be independent. The author also never refers to the wife and husband as “we”, kind of pointing out her wanting to be free and on her own which is why through out the story Lawrence only refers to them separately. Throu...

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