Some Surrender :: English Literature

Some SurrenderI have deep read, analysed and enjoyed the short story SomeSurrender by Bernard Maclaverty. I lay out this story very enjoyable asthe authors background themes were portrayed through a memorable andinteresting dialogue in a thought provoking manner.The plot revolved around a hill walking trip for a father and son. Itstarts off with the climb up of the hill and the two catching up witheach other as they have not spoken in a long time. They arecelebrating the fathers 75th birthday. We hear of Roys the son failed relationship with his parents. This is due to his posesdisapproval of him marrying a catholic woman and having a kidskin out ofwedlock. She wasnt even a good catholic. Once at the top of thehill the two men share and discuss their views on the troubles inIreland. They also talk about Roys job and his pass to success i.e.writing a book. We learn about their secret meetings and how they employthe rugby matches as an excuse. Afterwards, on their way down th ehill, Roy realises how his father has remote and how fragile he hasbecome.I found that characterisation had a study part to play in this proseas they each showed different semipolitical opinions and how these viewshave major effects on their lives.The father who has lived and hightail ited in capital of Northern Ireland wholly his life - isseventy five years of age and is acquire on, although there is anobvious deterioration in health he is clam up sanely fit and has aspring in his step. He was an architect and had designed quite a fewhigh-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 educatedI chose your mother. I didnt choose you. He stood by and respectedhis wifes decision to disown their child, but he did not completely eradicate him. His views on political matters are very prejudiced andbigoted, always universe anti-catholic .The son - Roy - is forty four years old and is a fairly succes sfulphotographer.I see your postcards all over the place. Supermarkets even.He has a book to be published and has got a new position working inDublin. Despite his good job, we learn that he did not work hard inand came out of school with little or no qualifications.You failed because you didnt work hard enough.After twenty years, only direct has Roy got an easy and relaxedrelationship with his father, despite his decision.