Wires Flashcards
Who is Wires addressed to?
Larkin’s first girlfriend, Ruth Bowman
What is a significant theme in Wires regarding relationships?
Limits of freedom
What decision did Larkin make regarding his relationship with Bowman?
He left her behind in England and moved to Belfast
What does Larkin express about the consequences of parting from Bowman?
He would be tormented by remorse
What does Larkin fear about marrying Bowman?
He would spend the rest of his life regretting the loss of his freedom
List some themes present in Wires.
- Boundaries of society
- Change
- Confinement
- Despair
- Disappointment
- Disconnection
- Happiness
- Isolation
- Lost opportunities
- Modernity
- Suffering
- Women
True or False: Larkin feels that marrying Bowman would enhance his sense of freedom.
False
Fill in the blank: Larkin expresses that if they part, he shall be tormented by _______.
remorse
What is the emotional conflict Larkin faces regarding his relationship with Bowman?
A conflict between remorse for parting and regret for losing freedom
