Topics for Further Study
Read Lawrence’s Women in Love and compare its exploration of sexual relationships to those in The Rainbow. Does Lawrence introduce any new perspectives on the conflicts that arise between men and women? Does Ursula’s view on gender roles evolve? How does Gudrun’s perspective compare to Ursula’s on this topic? Write a comparison and contrast paper on the two novels, addressing these questions.
Examine the English educational system at the beginning of the twentieth century. Investigate aspects such as class size and discipline to determine if Ursula’s experiences at her grammar school are realistic. Prepare a PowerPoint presentation on your findings.
Although not a central theme in the novel, British industrialization serves as an important backdrop, particularly in the Ursula chapters, symbolizing the destructive power of mechanization. Research the development of industrialization in Great Britain, with a focus on coal mining, and prepare a report based on your findings.
Compose a poem or short story that centers on the complex interactions between a man and a woman.
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