3.1.2 Patriarchal Authority: the Attachment in Subconsciousness Virginia Woolf (whose mother died when Woolf was young and who was ignored by her father) and Chen Ran (who live with her mother after divorce) have Electra complex in their mind and then influence their works.
5.People can say that my mother used to cut them and this is linked to the Oedipus complex and castration ( a grotesque interpretation but psycho-analytical).
8.As modern literature theory progresses, researchers have realized the substantial content of Sons and Lovers can’t be summarized by “Oedipus Complex”, As a growth novel, the hero Paul’s growth is indispensable from Mrs Morel, his mother, Miriam his first lover, Clara his second lover.
