Tortoise Gallantry (Reptiles) by D.H. Lawrence
TORTOISE GALLANTRY (REPTILES) by D.H. Lawrence: A man named Paul returns to his hometown after serving in World War I, where he becomes infatuated with a young woman named Betty. However, their love is forbidden due to Betty's engagement to another man. Paul becomes increasingly obsessed with Betty, and his fixation leads him down a dangerous path. Will you provide me with a book analysis of TORTOISE GALLANTRY (REPTILES) by D.H. Lawrence?
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1920 · Genre: Fiction, Literature, Nature · 411 words
First lines
Making his advances / He does not look at her, nor sniff at her, / No, not even sniff at her, his nose is blank.
Only he senses the vulnerable folds of skin / That work beneath her while she sprawls along / In her ungainly pace, / Her folds of skin that work and row / Beneath the earth-soiled hovel in which she moves.
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Tortoise Gallantry (Reptiles) 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, Literature, Nature, Animal-Based Narrative
- Length: 411 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — D.H. Lawrence is known for his works of fiction, making this the most likely genre of 'Tortoise Gallantry (Reptiles)'.
- Literature — D.H. Lawrence's works typically fall under the broader category of ’Literature’ due to his distinctive writing style and thematic elements.
- Nature — As the title suggests a focus on reptiles and specifically a tortoise, the book may have nature oriented content or themes.
- Animal-Based Narrative — The book's title suggests a story revolving around a tortoise, indicative of a possible 'Animal-Based Narrative'.
Tags
reptiles · tortoise · gallantry · nature · animal behavior · symbolism · literary analysis · modernism · existentialism · human-animal relationship · philosophy · character study