She-Goat (Animals) by D.H. Lawrence
SHE-GOAT (ANIMALS) by D.H. Lawrence: A man and a woman are trapped in a small, cramped space. The man is obsessed with the woman's body and sexualizes her at every opportunity. The woman is uncomfortable and tries to escape, but the man prevents her. The story explores themes of oppression, objectification, and the commodification of the female body.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1920 · Genre: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Family & Relationships · 946 words
First lines
Goats go past the back of the house like dry leaves in the dawn, And up the hill like a river, if you watch.
At dusk they patter back like a bough being dragged on the ground, Raising dusk and acridity of goats, and bleating.
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She-Goat (Animals) is listed on Textopian as a short story by D.H. Lawrence, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Family & Relationships, Romance, Psychological
- Length: 946 words
- Structure: 1 section, 20 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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- Fiction — D.H. Lawrence is a well-known fiction writer, and though specific details for 'She-Goat (Animals)' aren't available, the author's repertoire suggests it's likely to be a work of fiction.
- Historical Fiction — D.H Lawrence's works often depict certain periods of history, so it's reasonable to suggest this might be a genre depending on the time setting of 'She-Goat (Animals)'.
- Family & Relationships — Lawrence's novels frequently explore complex family dynamics and relationships, which might apply to 'She-Goat (Animals)' as well.
- Romance — Themes of love and romance often feature in Lawrence's works, so it's possible 'She-Goat (Animals)' could fall within this category.
Tags
animals · she-goat · nature · feminine · symbolism · literature · wildlife · gender · mythology · rural · identity · character study