How Green Was My Valley Themes

How Green Was My Valley Themes

Coming of Age

Although the story is narrated by an elderly Huw Morgan, his tale begins when he is a small boy and still being held in his mother's arm. After a tragic accident wherein little Huw tries to save his mother, he becomes bed-bound for years, and grows up with books and listening to the people around him. Being confined to his bed forces Huw to become very observant and he develops into a very knowledgeable young man, grateful and appreciative of everything in his life.

We follow Huw as he learns the basics of life through watching a child be born and through his many questions to his mentor, Mr. Gruffydd. Huw finally experiences his own sexuality and has one sexual experience as a young man. However, his love for his brother's wife sustains him and prevents this aspect of his life from fully...
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