D.H. Lawrence

"Odour of Chrysanthemums"
"The Rocking Horse Winner"
"The Horse Dealer's Daughter"


1

"Odour of Chrysanthemums"

Discuss Lawrences's use of the chrysanthemums as a symbol.

2 Although the character of the husband never says a word, Lawrence conveys a lot about his character and his life. How do we learn about Elizabeth's husband?

3 Elizabeth has an epiphany at the end of the story. What does she understand, and how does Lawrence convey this understanding?

4

D.H. Lawrence, "The Rocking Horse Winner"

Analyze Lawrence's treatment of families and parents.

5 Discuss the effect of the introductory paragraph. How does it set up the story, the characters, and the story's themes?

6 Examine the concept of 'luck' as it relates to the mother.

7

"The Horse Dealer's Daughter"

After their father's death, Mabel's situation is different from those of her brothers. Discuss how gender shapes the lives and financial situations of Mabel and her brothers.

8 What is the significance of the following sentence: "For the life she followed here in the world was far less real than the world of death she inherited from her mother."

9 Explain the daughter's motivations and actions at the end of the story.


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