The Principle Of Balance In Lawrence's Novels

The exploration of the various practical problems in capitalist industrial civilization, especially the relationship between self and external reality and the relationship between men and women ran through all the themes of Lawrence's works. While studying the two important relationships , Lawrence considered "balance" as a common standard , which means keeping the balance of pursuing self and external reality as well and the balance between man and woman.First, Lawrence advocated the balance between self and the outside reality . He thought external reality and self are two independent sections. So the latter should not be swallowed or enslaved by the former.Secondly, Lawrence thought that the ideal relationship between men and women should be a "balanced" relation between the sexes. This "balance" between men and women requires not only the harmony of body and spirit but also the independent will of the sexes. And each of the two aspects can not replace each other.Finally, Lawrence regarded the "balance" between men and women as a method to keep self-realization and external reality balanced. But he quickly discovered the plan didn't work in reality. Thus, Lawrence claimed to ruin mankind, then the new humans could live in a pure external reality, so as to restore the balance between self and the outside reality.Lawrence's life was "unbalanced" one, during which he was always trying to find the lost "balance" . He had been searching for it in his life and works until his death. Although he probably couldn't have himself understood by others , his spirit of pursuing the brighter tomorrow is memorable for all human beings .