“Why Girls do Grip Tighter the Handbags” by
Phillip Larkin in “The
Whitsun Weddings”
“The Whitsun Weddings” by Phillips Larkin, one of the best poems
had been written in satirical tone as poet was more famous for satirical work. Poet
drew a real picture of a railway journey in poem. He was going to attend Whitsun’s weddings with other
people. A line seems to have various meanings
as,
“While
girls, gripping their handbags tighter”
Question arises, why girls have tighter grip their bags rather
holding it normally. Whether the bags were rare or things, in bags, were precious
that girls were holding bags tightly. There might be some possible reasons.
Firstly money can be present in bags as it is necessary element
while going out. Secondly edibles as water bottle, biscuit or candies are considered
important in bags while going far. Thirdly, no way, not keep a gift for bride and groom in bag. Moreover in hot weather,
a hand fan is benefited in bag.
The girls never forget
cosmetics in bag as comb, mirror, lipstick, face powder, tissue paper,
handkerchief, safety pin, hair pin etc. Perspiration spoils make-up and air to
hair in train. Such things in bags are helpful in re-setting face make-up and hair
style. Mothers advise girls to look attractive as mothers of young boys as well
as of girls are looking for suitable matches for them. They have handbags with important
things that is why they have tight grip upon them.
Besides bags in fashion and matching with dress color enhance
the beauty of girls for what they care more .Bags carry useful items for them so
they may have grip tightly on bags during railway journey, though unconsciously.
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