Philip Larkin: Church Going Analysis Revision Notes

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The poem expresses the view that faith and belief in religion must die but the tradition represented by the English Church cannot come to an end.

Philip Larkin: Deceptions Analysis Revision Notes

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 The poem focuses on the rape, and how the girl was vulnerable against society and Larkin provides the victim with another voice which is important as often, victims tend to not have their stories heard.

Philip Larkin: If, My Darling Analysis Revision Notes

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If, My Darling focuses on the difference between our outward and inner appearances and reality, and how we present this to wider society.

Philip Larkin: Toads Analysis Revision Notes

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Toads focuses on the working life of an individual, and how its routine is mundane and repetitive.

Philip Larkin: Next, Please Analysis Revision Notes

 

 

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Next, Please focuses on the inevitably of death and how we should not focus on the future, but rather, we should focus on our present.

Philip Larkin: Latest Face Analysis Revision Notes

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 The poem focuses on the idea of sustaining a relationship and how the end of them are inevitable.

Philip Larkin: Dry-Point Analysis Revision Notes

 

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The poem focuses on the romanticised notions of sex, but in doing so ultimately leads to disappointment and displeasure.

Philip Larkin: Places, Loved Ones Analysis Revision Notes

 

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The poem centres on the construct of marriages and how it entraps individuals by tying them down to one person.

Philip Larkin: Born Yesterday Analysis Revision Notes

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 Born Yesterday conveys Larkin’s belief that by living a simple life, that is the best way to achieve happiness.

Duchess of Malfi: Ferdinand (Character Profile and Analysis)

Summary: Power. Incest. Lycanthropy.