Some Surrender :: English Literature

Some SurrenderI have recently read, analysed and enjoyed the short story SomeSurrender by Bernard Maclaverty. I found this story very enjoyable asthe causes background themes were portrayed through a memorable and provoke dialogue in a thought provoking manner.The plot rotated around a hill walking trip for a puzzle and son. Itstarts off with the climbing of the hill and the two catching up with to each(prenominal) one other as they have non spoken in a long time. They arecelebrating the causes 75th birthday. We hear of Roys the son failed descent with his parents. This is due to his mothersdisapproval of him marrying a catholic woman and having a child out ofwedlock. She wasnt even a full catholic. Once at the top of thehill the two men look at and discuss their views on the troubles inIreland. They also talk rough Roys job and his road to success i.e.writing a book. We learn about their secret meetings and how they usedthe rugby matches as an excuse. Afterwards, on thei r way buck thehill, Roy realises how his father has aged and how fragile he hasbecome.I found that delineation had a major part 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 life - isseventy five eld of age and is getting on, although there is anobvious deterioration in wellness he is still fairly fit and has aspring in his step. He was an architect and had designed quite a fewererhigh-rise buildings, all due for demolition within the next few years.We hear that he has always been loyal to his wife and is well improveI chose your mother. I didnt choose you. He stood by and valuehis wifes decision to disown their child, but he did not completelyreject him. His views on political matters are very discriminatory andbigoted, always being anti-catholic .The son - Roy - is forty four years gray-headed and is a fairly successfulphotographer.I see your postcards all oer the place. Supermarkets even.He has a book to be published and has got a newfangled position working inDublin. Despite his good job, we learn that he did not work hard inand came out of school with forgetful or no qualifications.You failed because you didnt work hard enough.After 20 years, only now has Roy got an easy and relaxedrelationship with his father, despite his decision.