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The Intricate Dance of Deception: An Analysis of D.H. Lawrence's "The Fox"

Set against the backdrop of World War I, "The Fox" tells the poignant story of two women, Banford and March, striving for autonomy in a tumultuous world. Their lives take a turn when Henry arrives and falls in love with March, leading to a complex web of love, betrayal, and ultimately transformation. The story powerfully reflects the dynamics of man-woman relationships via extensive characterization that spans physical, social, and psychological realms. War influences the setting and mood, providing depth to the characters’ struggles and personal choices.

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The Intricate Dance of Deception: An Analysis of D.H. Lawrence's "The Fox"

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  1. Title analysis A fox is a wild animal like a dog with reddish – brown fur, a pointed face and a thick tail. The second meaning of this noun is used to say when someone is good and clever at deceiving people.

  2. Content The story is set during the First World War in the west of London. Banford and March are two women about thirty years old. They try to make an autonomous life. But one day something breaks their life style: the arrive of Henry. He fells in love with March and he propouse her to get marriedat the biginning she accepts, but when he come back into the army she writes him a letter where she explanes that she can’t marry him because of Banford.So he come back to the farm to kill Banford. In the end March and Henry got married.

  3. Characterization The characterization consist on different catagories: • physical description • social status • economical status • personality • behaviour • psychological description • manners • health • appearance • movements • skills • stances

  4. Setting • I World War • In the Army • In the farm The atmosphere is really upset because of the cruelty of war.

  5. main characters: Benford March Henry (the fox) secondary characters: Captain Berryman Benford’s mother and father Characters

  6. Message Extended metaphore of the relationship between man and woman

  7. My Personal Reading of “The Fox” by D.H. Lawrence Giorgia Bonetto 4^ A A.S. 2009/2010

  8. To analize the story you have to consider: • Title Meaning • Content • Characters • Characterization • Setting • The Message

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