Modest and generally conformist, he nevertheless finds himself increasingly attracted to his own sex. Maurice Hall is a young man who grows up confident in his privileged status and well aware of his role in society. GradeSaver, 14 March 2019 Web.An astonishingly frank and deeply autobiographical account of homosexual relationships in an era when love between men was not only stigmatised, but also illegal. Next Section Character List Previous Section About Maurice How To Cite in MLA Format Rashid, Ambreena, et al. Will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback. You can help us out by revising, improving and updatingĪfter you claim a section you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. Alec tells Maurice that he has changed his mind because he does not want to leave Maurice.

He then goes to Alec’s house and finds him there. Maurice goes to the dock to say goodbye to Alec, but he cannot find him. The two men has some struggles in their relationship, but they end up being even closer.Īlec decides to emigrate to Argentina. One time Alec comes to Maurice’s bedroom and they spend the night together. Maurice tries to cure himself of his “sickness,” but it does not work he is still gay.

Despite this, he works at a boxing center for young boys that is held by a Christian community. He used to be Christian, but is not anymore. Maurice becomes a stockbroker and goes on with his life. He marries a woman and keeps his sexuality a secret, which breaks Maurice’s heart. Maurice wants to keep having this close relationship with Clive, but Clive wants to marry, which he eventually does. Clive shows Maurice a text from ancient Greek that is about homosexuality. They had a strong relationship, but they kept it a secret from the world. He lives in England in a time where gay men is not acceptable at all.ĭuring his university days, Maurice fell in love with a fellow named Clive Durham.

Maurice grows up a bit uncertain of who he is, but as he grows older, he realizes that he is gay. Written by Ambreena Rashid and other people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own.

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Maurice by E.M. Forster