English Confluence By CL Gautam

5. Father to Son By Elizabeth Jennings I. Introduction to the Poem This poem has an autobiographical tone, an exclusive experience of the poet in relation to his own son. It is a little family drama. The father and lus son have been living together in the same house for years. Instead of coming closer, they are drifting apart. There is a gap of understanding and communication. They don't see eye to eye on any issue. Such a situation is a common feature in most of the families. The dominating father finds his son defiant. The new generation wants to live life on its own terms. The youngsters think independently. They cease to be on talking terms. The father feels helpless. He is ready to forgive the child provided the latter feels sorry. But he rarely tries to understand the young boy's likes and dislikes, demands and dreams. The conflict is never resolved because they refuse to compromise. II. Complete Summary The father and the son have been living together in the same house f...