Afternoon in School by D.H. Lawrence
"Afternoon in School" by D.H. Lawrence: The story follows a young girl named Doris who is sitting in her schoolroom during the afternoon, lost in thought. The narrative explores themes of isolation, loneliness, and the search for identity. Through Doris's internal monologue, Lawrence examines the complexities of adolescence and the struggle to find one's place in the world.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1921 · Genre: Poetry, Education, Psychological Fiction · 296 words
First lines
THE LAST LESSON
When will the bell ring, and end this weariness? How long have they tugged the leash, and strained apart My pack of unruly hounds: I cannot start Them again on a quarry of knowledge they hate to hunt, I can haul them and urge them no more. No more can I endure to bear the brunt Of the books that lie out on the desks: a full three score Of several insults of blotted page and scrawl Of slovenly work that they have offered me. I am sick, and tired more than any thrall Upon the woodstacks working weariedly.
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Afternoon in School is listed on Textopian as a poem by D.H. Lawrence, dated 1921 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1921 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Education, Psychological Fiction
- Length: 296 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The poesy is a dramatic monologue written in verse which is typical of most of D.H. Lawrence's works.
- Education — The title itself indicates the subject of schooling, with the setting and context of the work revolving around a school scenario.
- Psychological Fiction — Lawrence's work delves into the psychological aspects of the characters' experiences in the school environment.
Tags
education · childhood · school · learning · imagination · nature · innocence · adolescence · social dynamics · teacher-student relationship · curiosity · play