Some Surrender :: English Literature

Some SurrenderI have recently read, analysed and enjoyed the of a sudden story SomeSurrender by Bernard Maclaverty. I found this story very enjoyable asthe authors background themes were portrayed through with(predicate) a memorable andinteresting dialogue in a thought provoking manner.The plot revolved around a hill walking commove for a father and son. Itstarts off with the climbing of the hill and the two catching up witheach other as they have not spoken in a long time. They arecelebrating the fathers 75th birthday. We hear of Roys the son failed affinity with his parents. This is due to his mothersdisapproval of him marrying a catholic cleaning woman and having a child out ofwedlock. She wasnt even a good catholic. Once at the top of thehill the two men share and question their views on the troubles inIreland. They also talk about Roys job and his road to success i.e.writing a book. We learn about their secret meetings and how they usethe rugby matches as an excuse. After wards, on their way down thehill, Roy realises how his father has aged and how fragile he hasbecome.I found that characterisation had a major incision to play in this proseas they each showed different political opinions and how these viewshave major effects on their lives.The father who has lived and worked in Belfast all his demeanor - isseventy five years of age and is getting on, although there is anobvious deterioration in health he is still fairly fit and has aspring in his step. He was an architect and had designed quite a fewhigh-rise buildings, all due for demolition within the side by side(p) few years.We hear that he has forever and a day been loyal to his wife and is well educatedI chose your mother. I didnt choose you. He stood by and respecthis wifes decision to disown their child, but he did not completelyreject him. His views on political matters are very prejudiced andbigoted, always being anti-catholic .The son - Roy - is forty four years old and is a fairly s uccessfulphotographer.I see your postcards all over the place. Supermarkets even.He has a book to be published and has got a new position working inDublin. Despite his good job, we learn that he did not work arduous inand came out of school with little or no qualifications.You failed because you didnt work hard enough.After twenty years, only now has Roy got an easy and relaxedrelationship with his father, despite his decision.