How she hated words, always coming between her and her life: they did the ravishing, if anything did: ready-made words and phrases, sucking all the live-sap out of living things.
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In D.H. Lawrence's "Lady Chatterley's Lover," the protagonist has a deep disdain for words, believing they create a barrier between her and her genuine experiences. She feels that language oversimplifies and distorts the raw essence of life, stripping away the vibrancy and authenticity of emotions. This notion reflects her struggle with societal expectations and the limitations imposed by conventional expressions.
Lawrence emphasizes the idea that words, while often necessary, can be...
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