"But they were screwed in turn" (Larkin) Larkin describes a generation which begets a new generation. Unfortunately, bad habits develop. fools in old-fashioned hats and coats” (Larkin). Coats and hats represent materialism. The demand for materialism has become so crucial over the years. Many don't even realize the sense of urgency that Larkin describes. People use materialism to conform to society. Materialism brings out the worst in people. “Man transmits misery to man” (Larkin) This sentence reveals the main theme of the poem to explain how man. will never be perfect. No matter how hard you try, they will never achieve perfection. Although capitalism and war are described as the main points of the poem, it is more than likely that we are going through both of these things. Larkin predicted the future through a series of