The Embattled Self In Modern British Fiction Conrad Joyce And Lawrence

One preoccupation of modem English fiction is to depict the spiritual development of characters. The characters' states of consciousness are usually self-centered. This is the main barrier to achieving contact with other human beings. This thesis illustrates how three of the leading English novelists of the earlier twentieth century: Conrad, Joyce, and Lawrence show their protagonists' internal struggle to maintain individuality, and struggle with others to overcome loneliness through a suc¬cessful relationship. It is hoped that this research will further understanding of the works of Conrad, Joyce, and Lawrence and of the embattled self in modern English fiction in general.