My Oedipus Complex
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All Themes Father vs. Son Coming of Age Childhood and Adulthood
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All Characters Larry Father (Daddy, Mick) Mother (Mummy) Sonny Mrs. Left and Mrs. Right The Geneys
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All Symbols The Beds
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My Oedipus Complex

by

Frank O’Connor
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The Beds

The beds in Larry’s house represent emotional connection between members of the family; those who share a bed are close, and those who are removed from bed are growing apart. At the beginning of…

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