The Less Deceived - Retrieval Questions (1)

When did the second World War begin and end?

It began in 1939 and ended in 1945.

What type of rhyme scheme did Larkin employ in his poetry?

A regular rhyme scheme.

What did Larkin want to get 'back to' with his poetry?

He wanted to get 'back to basics'

What opportunity did World War Two provide women?

It allowed women to work as many men were called to war.

How did Larkin look back on the past?

With nostalgia

How was the church affected after World War Two?

Less people were attending church.

What was present in Britain, even after World War Two?

Large class divisions.

Where did Larkin work as a librarian for over 30 years?

Hull University

Who is the 'deceived' that Larkin may be referring to in the title of the collection?

The working class, and Lakins target audience.

What might Larkin's audience be deceived about?

About society (societal expectations, standards, attitudes and beliefs.)

"_____ left your maiden name _____" (Maiden Name)

marrying
disused

"_____ confused" (Maiden Name)

thankfully

"_____ just where you left it" (Maiden Name)

lying

"Then it is scentless, _____, _____" (Maiden Name)

weightless
strengthless

"Those first few days, _____ again" (Maiden Name)

unfingermarked

"With your depreciating _____ laden" (Maiden Name)

luggage

"_____ in candlelight" (Wedding Wind)

Stupid

"seeing my face in the _____ candlestick, / _____ seeing nothing" (Wedding Wind)

twisted
yet

"_____ through the clouds and forests _____" (Wedding Wind)

hunting
thrashing

"Shall I be let to _____ / Now this _____ morning shares my bed" (Wedding Wind)

sleep
perpetual