The Use of Symbols and Images in Selected works of D.H.Lawrence

Abstract

This study contains six chapters covering up the whole thesis. Theses chapters have been divided based on a thematic perspective. Chapter one is entitled ‘Introduction’. It is the introductory chapter provides a general introduction to the thesis as a whole including its chapter scheme. It introduces D. H. Lawrence, his life and literary career; and just presents a brief sketch view to symbolism and imagery. The chapter also includes the study overall plan and outline design of the thesis: spelling out the objectives of the study, its significance, and justification. In addition, it describes the scope and limitations of the study as well. Approach and methodology to be followed in the thesis is explained in this chapter. Chapter two is entitled ‘Theoretical Background’. It presents provides the theoretical underpinnings of the study. In this chapter, symbolism and imagery are presented in a considerable detail: tracing the historic background of symbols and images, providing various definitions for the concepts of symbolism and imagery, presenting a comprehensive mapping out of the theoretical and critical background of the concepts of symbolism and imagery, and discussing the significance and value of symbols and images and the value they add to literary text. Chapter three holding the title ‘Sons and Lovers’ begins by introducing a brief summary of the novel, and offers the literature review to the novel. Then, the chapter critically investigates the use of symbols and images in the novel. It examines Lawrence’s potential of employing different and unlikely situations, objects, and occurrences turning them into referential and symbolic episodes. The chapter ends with final section titled ‘concluding remarks’, which is the chapter’s conclusion. Chapter four is given the title ‘The Rainbow’. This chapter begins by a summary to the novel. It presents the already available literature already on the novel under study. Then the next section of the chapter presents the importance of symbols and images in the novel, and how Lawrence differs from many other writers in making use of these symbols and images in his novel. The chapter ends with a summary of the analysis is provided in a concluding section. Chapter five is the final body chapter of the thesis. It is entitled ‘Women in Love’. Like previous chapters, this chapter introduces a summary of the novel. It then sketches over the literary criticism available on the novel. After that, the chapter offers a detailed critical account of the utility of symbols and images in the novel. It as well demonstrates how uniquely Lawrence employs symbols and images in his fiction. This chapter brings to a close by summing up the critical analysis in a concluding section. Chapter six Conclusion is a summary of all the important events and focuses Symbolism and Images in three novels with recommendations and suggestions.