Wedding Morn by D.H. Lawrence (1923)
"Wedding Morning" by D.H. Lawrence is a short story that explores the themes of love, marriage, and the societal expectations placed on women. The story follows the protagonist, a young woman named Laura, as she prepares for her wedding to a man she does not love. Despite her reservations, Laura feels pressured by her family and society to go through with the wedding, leading to a sense of oppression and discontent. Through the use of vivid imagery and symbolism, Lawrence highlights the restrictive nature of societal norms and the importance of following one's own heart and desires.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1923 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Literary Fiction · 466 words
First lines
The morning breaks like a pomegranate In a shining crack of red, Ah, when to-morrow the dawn comes late Whitening across the bed, It will find me watching at the marriage gate And waiting while light is shed On him who is sleeping satiate, With a sunk, abandoned head.
And when the dawn comes creeping in, Cautiously I shall raise Myself to watch the morning win My first of days, As it shows him sleeping a sleep he got Of me, as under my gaze, He grows distinct, and I see his hot Face freed of the wavering blaze.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1923 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Drama, Literary Fiction
- Length: 466 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The title suggests it's about a wedding day, as 'morn' often refers to the beginning of an event, indicating the start of marriage.
- Drama — D. H. Lawrence's writing often involves dramatic emotional conflicts and personal relationships, which suggests elements of this genre.
- Literary Fiction — Given D. H. Lawrence's reputation for detailed character development and deep exploration of human emotions, the novel can be placed under this genre.
Tags
love · marriage · relationships · intimacy · emotions · conflict · society · tradition · gender roles · family · commitment · ceremony