582 Tickets, Please by D.H. Lawrence (with Mike Palindrome) | My Last Book with Myron Tuman
Jan 11, 2024
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Mike Palindrome, a superguest, discusses D.H. Lawrence's "Tickets, Please," a modernist story exploring the war of the sexes. The podcast analyzes the story's horror and unexpected ending, while discussing unfair breakups, mob mentality, conflicting desires, and the socioeconomic circumstances of women during World War I.
The story showcases the power of mob mentality and the consequences of actions.
Lawrence's writing exhibits a keen sense of aesthetics and the effectiveness of well-crafted short fiction.
Deep dives
Horror and Mob Mentality
The story takes a dark turn, resembling a horror story as the girls on the tram form a mob and violently attack John Thomas. The brutality and intensity of the scene is both surprising and satisfying, showing the power of mob mentality and the consequences of his actions.
Aesthetics and Simplicity of Plot
Lawrence's writing exhibits a keen sense of aesthetics, with descriptions of the tram system, the fairground, and the actions of the characters. The story's plot is simple yet effective, focusing on the development of Annie and John Thomas' relationship and the climactic confrontation with the girls on the tram.
Artifice and Short Fiction
These stories showcase the power of artifice and the effectiveness of well-crafted short fiction. Lawrence's ability to create tension and unexpected plot twists, while delving into deeper themes and character dynamics, makes the stories engaging and impactful.
Superguest Mike Palindrome joins Jacke for a reading and discussion of D.H. Lawrence's short story "Tickets, Please" (1918), a "war of the sexes" modernist story in which some innocent flirtation turns to revenge and violence. PLUS literature aficionado Myron Tuman returns to the podcast to discuss his selection for the last book he will ever read.
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