Coming Flashcards
What are the primary theme of Coming?
The past, isolation, happiness and lack thereof, change, relationships, lost opportunities, suffering, desire, time, limits of freedom, disappointment
These themes reflect the emotional landscape and experiences of the poet.
In what year was Coming written?
1950
This was a time reflecting post-war attitudes.
What season is depicted in Coming?
Spring
Despite the season being traditionally associated with hope, the poem conveys a lack of joy.
What feelings does the poet vent about in Coming?
His parents, their marriage, and his childhood
The poem reflects deep personal emotions and family dynamics.
Where is the setting of Coming?
An unknown street in the evening
The setting contributes to the overall mood of isolation.
What does Larkin imagine as an alternative to his childhood experiences?
An alternative to the ‘fear and boredom’ that dominated his life
This reflects a yearning for a different, more fulfilling experience.
What location is speculated to be described in Coming?
Manor Road in Coventry
This is where the poet spent much of his childhood.
