Dockery and Son - Philip Larkin Analysis

Studying for A-Levels is first boredom, then fear. Cure the second, and who knows maybe even the first, with this short study of Philip Larkin's masterclass in miserabilism, Dockery and Son.

[@serendevismes8481]

I’ve got my poetry exam tomorrow and your videos have been ever so helpful! Thank you 😊

[@mrblandmedia]

Seren Devismes No problem. Hope it goes well!

[@Simpaulme]

'Death-suited' was also because in the real life incident Larkin had come from attending a funeral

[@DucksDeLucks]

I have or had a record where Larkin reads this beautifully. I hope I can find it. Someone should post it.

[@robertrobert5583]

A brilliant analysis with lots to think about. I so wish my English teachers had been half as good as you. I suppose what comes across is that you love poetry. I never had that impression from the teachers at my school at all. So thank you.

[@mrblandmedia]

That's a very nice thing to say! Poetry isn't to all tastes and Larkin an often an acquired one for some of the most ardent poetry enthusiasts. Sorry your school experience wasn't the best, but hopefully that won't dampen your love for words and what they can do.

[@jgreen114]

Love you Ian like genuinely I love you and your pie joke had a few holes in it but I'll let you off ;)