The setting of the Great Depression in "No Gumption" by Philip Larkin affects the characters by creating a sense of hopelessness and desolation. The economic hardships of the era weigh heavily on the characters, particularly the protagonist who struggles to find motivation and passion amidst so much despair. This setting highlights the lack of gumption and drive in the characters, making it difficult for them to break free from the oppressive atmosphere of the time.
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The characters care little about their living conditions and opportunities.
Gumption - 2012 was released on: USA: 28 December 2012
The cast of Gumption - 2010 includes: Bryan Bosch
gumption means , you have a lot of spirit & spunk. the nerve to do things without question.
In Langston Hughes's short story Gumption the sentence 'You can't live on gumption' I said trying to be practical is an example of first person narration.
Balaam Gimble's Gumption - 2010 was released on: USA: April 2010
However, it takes some gumption to choose an underachieving local side, because they are nearer home than nearer to the champions league.
The word gumption is used as a noun and is a fairly informal word to use. Another similar word to 'gumption' is guts or spunk. It means that someone is bold and uses their initiative.
She showed a lot of gumption by starting her own business without any prior experience.
An example of direct characterization in the story "No Gumption" is when the narrator describes his father as having "no gumption" because he lacks drive, ambition, and motivation. This direct statement by the narrator directly informs the reader about his father's character.