There can be no argument that D. H. Lawrence's Son's and Lover's is a study of human relationships. Gertrude Morel, because of her turbulent and odd relationship with her husband, ends up developing deep emotional relations with her two eldest son's. The second eldest in particular, Paul, is the receiver of most of this deep emotion. Because of these feelings and the deeper-than-usual emotional bond between the two, Paul has difficulty being comfortable in his own relationships. Paul's relationship with Miriam is plagued by his mother's disapproval, jealousy, and Miriam 's own spirituality.

Paul's relationship with Miriam is one where the love is not allowed to flourish. Although there is no doubt that there is love between the two, ... Showed first 120 words of 820 Size (words) ...

... Continuing with another 115 out of 820 Size (words) ...realized there were two female forces in life. The one of warmth and the one of inspiration. His mother of course being the one of inspiration. Paul's mother continued to vent her dislike for Miriam. Dealing with that warmth, some of what Gertrude could not give him, Paul's physical needs became apparent. Miriam, being as religious as she is, shudders at the thought of consummating the relationship. This is where Miriam 's endless love shows through. Miriam introduces Paul to Clara. Miriam loves Paul so much she sacrifices herself to him. Even though Paul loves Miriam, upon comparing her with his mother, he hates her. Finally, giving in to his mother, he breaks ...Essay still continues 100 more words...