Sons and Lovers, Chapter 5 summary
Chapter 5 of 15 · Part 1 · 49 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 5, Walter Morel suffers a serious leg injury, and Paul shares his mother's worries while the family discovers peace during his hospital stay. Paul then struggles with searching for work, accompanies his mother to Nottingham, and secures a clerkship despite an interview that leaves him ashamed and angry.
What happens
- A pit boy reports Morel's accident, and Mrs. Morel visits the hospital while Paul helps her prepare.
- Mrs. Morel describes the severe fracture and shares her fears with Paul, though she feels pity rather than love for her husband.
- Morel begins recovering after a critical week, and financial support allows the family a peaceful life during his absence.
- Paul searches newspaper advertisements reluctantly, while William's fashionable London life and courtship trouble their mother.
- Mrs. Morel accompanies Paul to Thomas Jordan's premises, where his handwriting and faltering French provoke an uncomfortable interview.
- Jordan hires Paul for eight shillings weekly, and mother and son seek an inexpensive lunch.
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What to notice
The sentence captures Paul's dread before he even begins employment. Earning a living feels like confinement rather than opportunity.
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What job does Thomas Jordan offer Paul?
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