Topic > Analysis of "The Rainbow" by Dh Lawrence by DH Lawrence

Men always find a way to get what they want, or they will be satisfied with what they get because they simply stick to what they know. They don't look for reasons to question every good thing that comes into their life and they don't expect anything, unlike women. When it comes to women, they tend to overthink every possible thing, asking, “Is this enough,” “will I ever have more?” wondering if there is more than just the here and now. In DH Lawrence's The Rainbow, the woman longs for more of what there could be in the world. Lawrence shows this desire for expanded knowledge with the use of repetition and imagery. Although it seemed to the woman that the Brangwens lived a full life, she wanted more than what was in the comfort of her home and farm. Lawrence uses repetition to really emphasize the woman's situation, suggesting that she aspires to be independent. Furthermore, the author never refers to the wife and husband as "us", somewhat emphasizing her desire to be free and alone, which is why throughout the story Lawrence only refers to them separately. Through...