Freudian Slip: D.H. Lawrence and Odour of Chrysanthemums

The original intention of this paper was to be a character analysis of Walter's mother in D. H. Lawrence's short story, Odour of Chrysanthemums. However, as fate likes to taunt, the intentions became askew while nearing the end. The thought of why Lawrence would write such a character sat back, plaguing the back of my mind until it would not wait anymore and jumped to the forefront. Now, bestowed upon the reader is that very affliction.
<Tab/>The first piece of advice given to any aspiring writer is to write what you know. Even in fiction, one must base stories and charac…