The Rainbow | Essays and Criticism
- Identity and Sexual Relationships
Perkins is a professor of twentieth-century American and British literature and film. In this essay, she considers how the search for identity triggers tensions in sexual relationships.
- A Critical Analysis of Lawrence’s Work
In the following excerpt, Widmer gives a critical analysis of Lawrence’s work.
- The Theme of Otherness in The Rainbow
In the following essay, Adamowski explores the theme of otherness in The Rainbow as it relates to the characters’ view of themselves and their relationships with others. The author maintains that Lawrence strikes a precarious balance between a sense of distance and togetherness among the characters that is crucial for a healthy sense of the self.

