THE COHESIVE(!) FAMILY AS A SOCIAL ECOSYSTEM IN LAWRENCE'S SONS AND LOVERS

Authors : Samet Guven

Pages : 660-684

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Publication Date : 2025-10-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The family is a fundamental social structure that plays an important role in forming individual identity and emotional well-being. In Sons and Lovers, D. H. Lawrence explores the complexities of familial relationships and the importance of intra-family solidarity. The novel depicts how emotional connections in the family affect psychological development and social experiences of its members, while also exposing fundamental tensions and conflicts. Viewed through the approach of Family Systems Theory, the family is understood as a collection of isolated individuals and as an interdependent system that is shaped by ongoing emotional interactions. This perspective allows for a deeper analysis of the mutual influences and shifting roles in the family unit. In Sons and Lovers, the intense emotional ties between the mother and her sons illustrate the multifaceted nature of solidarity, which serves as a depictive force within personal and relational dynamics. These bonds offer support during periods of conflict, while encouraging individual growth and a sense of continuity. Within this framework, the family emerges as a dynamic ecosystem that supports belonging and personal identity. Thus, this article aims to study the formation and function of intra-family solidarity in Sons and Lovers by using Family Systems Theory.
Keywords : Aile Sistemleri Teorisi, Dayanışma, Duygusal Bütünlük, Birliktelik, D.H.Lawrence

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