Sons and Lovers - The Test on Miriam Summary & Analysis

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Sons and Lovers - The Test on Miriam Summary & Analysis

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The Test on Miriam Summary

Spring arrives, along with Paul's internal battle over his feelings about Miriam and he decides to go back to her. Mrs. Morel is baffled about Paul's numerous visits to see Miriam again but says nothing as Paul is now a man of twenty-five and is responsible for his own decisions.

One night while Paul and Miriam are taking a walk, he broaches the topic of love and marriage in trying to determine if she wants him. This is the moment that Miriam has waited for. She gives in to her pent-up emotions, and the couple kiss for the first time.

Continuing the walk, Paul pushes for an even deeper intimate commitment from Miriam and she reveals that she is afraid but will soon give herself to him. Paul walks home thinking about how Miriam will think their...

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