Afternoons

Question 1

AFT- Opener: Loss

Answer 1

Larkin uses ‘Afternoons’ as a means to bring attention to the progressive loss of personal identity and connection over the course of passing years. Larkin’s self imposed life of solitude as a life long bachelor meant
that he had never personally experienced a long term relationship yet he attempts to capture such ideas
regardless of this.

Question 2

AFT- Opener: Time

Answer 2

Larkin uses ‘Afternoons’ as a vehicle to bring attention to the inevitable passing of time and its effect on
personal identity and relationships. Larkin’s self imposed life of solitude as a life long bachelor meant that he
had never personally experienced a long term relationship yet he attempts to capture such ideas regardless of
this.