Miss Lonelyhearts: Study Guide

Miss Lonelyhearts is a novel by Nathanael West that was first published in 1933.

Summary

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Plot Overview

Summary & Analysis
"Miss Lonelyhearts, Help Me, Help Me" and "M.L. and the Dead Pan"
"Miss Lonelyhearts and the Lamb" and "M.L. and the Fat Thumb"
"Miss Lonelyhearts and the Clean Old Man"
"Miss Lonelyhearts and Mrs. Shrike"
"Miss Lonelyhearts on a Field Trip"
"Miss Lonelyhearts in the Dismal Swamp" and "M.L. in the Country"
"Miss Lonelyhearts Returns," "M.L. and the Cripple," and "M.L. Pays a Visit"
"Miss Lonelyhearts Attends a Party," "M.L. and the Party Dress," and "M.L. Has a Religious Experience"

Characters

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Character List
Miss Lonelyhearts
William Shrike
Betty
Fay Doyle
Peter Doyle

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Miss Lonelyhearts

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