AS English Literature- Duffy and Larkin

Synopsis= This is the first poem to appear in 'The Whitsun Weddings' and on the surface Larkin describes in great detail the scenery that he observes on a long train journey. We can infer that the train journey is from London to Hull, after he moved to the location in 1955 and stayed there until his death (1985). Although it may be significant to Hull, Larkin's description can be applicable to any location, which is perhaps why the writer leaves the title so universal as "Here" can be a different location from person to person.  As well as the physical journey that we embark on, it could also be argued that Larkin takes the reader on a metaphorical journey. One in which he takes to find himself and better himself, away from the restraints of society. This is clearly mirrored in some of his language used in "Here" but also more subtly embedded within his natural imagery.  Key Quotations + Analysis   1.) "Swerving to Solitude" In the ...