Critically analyse Paul's relationship with women pointing out why one or the other succeed whereas one fails.

      In the book, Sons and Lovers by D.H Lawrence relationship was seen as a major theme within the novel. Lawrence used different techniques to captivate the audience attention. Additionally, in the novel the author uses foreshadowing as a major narrative technique that was utilize in several chapters to give the readers an idea of what is happening and to also create a suspense for the interest of the novel. In this essay, I will be highlighting different situations and techniques to analyse Paul's relationship with women pointing out why one or the other succeed whereas one fails.
     Firstly, the author started off with the birth of Paul and how the mother felt about his birth. Paul grew to care for his mother, Mrs morel deeply. He became close to his mother because he had no connection whatsoever with his father. Besides, in the novel, we see aspects where Paul and his mother acts as if they were in a relationship. For example, in chapter four, when Paul fell ill with bronchitis, his father visits him but he asks for his mother, he even pointed out that sleeping with his mother comforts him. This shows why the relationship with Paul and his mother succeeded. They cared deeply for one another which makes it difficult for their relationship to fail. Additionally, in chapter five, the author even states that Paul is happy with the relationship with his mother.
     Secondly, in chapter seven, D.H Lawrence started off by describing the growing intimacy between Paul and Miriam. They both make their connection through nature. However, Paul's mother does not see it appropriate for Paul being with Miriam. Mrs morel, Paul's mother finds that Miriam is taking away Paul's attention from her, so every time Paul is with Miriam, Mrs morel has a problem. Additionally, Paul genuinely cares for his mother so much that he avoids spending time with Miriam to please his mother. Evidently, that is the reason why the relationship with Paul and Miriam failed. Although the relationship between Paul and Miriam were just friends, it didn't get any further because of the closeness between he and his mother.
     Thirdly, Paul broke up the relationship with Miriam, she felt bad but disagrees with Paul listening to his mother. Moreover, that is when Paul realizes that he loves his mother more than Miriam. Miriam didn't understand why Paul wanted to break off but Paul loves his mother so much that no other relationship could alter the one between he and his mother. Miriam even tried spending time with Paul by inviting him for a walk with her and Clara who Paul dislikes, but he still doesn't make any connection with her. It is simply proven that Paul loves his mother more so the relationship worked for them whereas the relationship with him and Miriam failed.
     In conclusion, in the novel, Paul relationship with his mother is much more stronger than the relationship he has with any other woman, for example, Miriam. The level in which Paul cares for his mother points out why the relationship works and why the others failed. D.H Lawrence was successful in showing the audience the different ways and reasons one or the other succeed whereas one fails regarding to the relationships with Paul and women.