The Feeling of Existential Crisis and Alienation in the Character ofPaul Morel in Sons and Lovers

Abstract

Existential crises and Alienation have become very essential
parts of human characteristics in the world today. The
literature produced years back also talks about these aspects
of human life, however, they have seldom been a focus of
the study and the theme. Sons and Lovers by D.H Lawrence
also include the proper and detailed meanings of both the
themes. This study is an attempt to reveal the existence of
these characteristics in Paul Morel, who is the central
character of Sons and Lovers by D.H. Lawrence. The main
purpose of this study is to explore these themes in the novel,
which are unexplored till now. Since the time the novel is
written, it is read and researched on the perceptions and
themes like adultery, Oedipus Complex, religion, physicality,
self-destruction, grief, etc. This study explores these new
themes especially in the character of Paul and it will also give
a scope to connect other characters with these themes.