Freudian Slip: D.H. Lawrence and Odour of Chrysanthemums

The original intention of this paper was to be a character analysis of Walter's mother in D. H. Lawrence's short story, Odour of Chrysanthemums. However, as fate likes to taunt, the intentions became askew while nearing the end. The thought of why Lawrence would write such a character sat back, plaguing the back of my mind until it would not wait anymore and jumped to the forefront. Now, bestowed upon the reader is that very …

…the mother causes the deep love with Paul it is a continuation of D. H. Lawrence writing what he knew. Perhaps in his mind he felt he was justified in his love for his mother, because he perceived it as reciprocated, perhaps even it was. However, the fact remains that much of D. H. Lawrence's works contained a female protagonist who was strong, independent, and sexually secure. A heroine, just like mother used to make.