Sons and Lovers

When Paul paints at the kitchen and his mother tells him that his father injured. What does mean that??(the act of painting)

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Asked by bilal muhammed on 11 Nov 11:06

Last updated by taylorcurran on 04 Apr 03:22

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Answered by MHood2 on 12 Nov 03:20

The act of painting in Sons and Lovers could be representative of trying to 'whitewash' over things, to cover up things that can't be covered up. They may be disguised and made to look presentable, but under the layer of paint, it still is what it is.