Abstract
Of Human Bondage, one of W. S. Maugham’s great works, is supposed to be created on the basis of the real life of the author. It centers on the psychological growth of the hero, Philip, from a crippled boy to a mentally matured man. Following Alfred Adler’s theory of inferiority compensation, through a close look into Philip’s experiences with different women in his life, this paper tries to probe into the effect that the initial inferiority in Philip could produce on his view of love and also on his mentality and aims to explore the compensation Philip seeks to get for what he is deprived of in his early age.
Highlights
Following Alfred Adler’s theory of inferiority compensation, through a close look into Philip’s experiences with different women in his life, this paper tries to probe into the effect that the initial inferiority in Philip could produce on his view of love and on his mentality and aims to explore the compensation Philip seeks to get for what he is deprived of in his early age
Of Human Bondage, the longest novel and a masterpiece written by William Somerset Maugham, a celebrated English novelist, brings great fame and literary recognition to the author
Of Human Bondage is viewed as a semi-biography of the author himself because in this book he has pictured a character called Philip, who has the same life experiences as he did
Summary
Of Human Bondage, the longest novel and a masterpiece written by William Somerset Maugham, a celebrated English novelist, brings great fame and literary recognition to the author. It is generally agreed by many critics that this novel is of great literary value and it is popular with many readers all over the world. He often suffers mockery and isolation from his classmates after he enters school Since he has had all his hope and desire for love cherished in his heart. It tells us to care more about children in school and in family, for childhood experiences have much impact on the later life
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