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Miss Lonelyhearts
Nathanael West
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Summary
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
Character List
Miss Lonelyhearts
William Shrike
Betty
Fay Doyle
Peter Doyle
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotes Explained
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
'Miss Lonelyhearts, Help Me, Help Me' and '1000.50. and the Dead Pan'
'Miss Lonelyhearts and the Lamb' and '1000.50. 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 '1000.50. in the Country'
'Miss Lonelyhearts Returns,' '1000.50. and the Cripple,' and '1000.50. Pays a Visit'
'Miss Lonelyhearts Attends a Party,' '1000.50. and the Party Dress,' and '1000.50. Has a Religious Experience'
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Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
Further Study
Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
1
of 5
Between Miss Lonelyhearts' letters and personal interactions, there is a:
Disconnect
Pattern
Influence
Formula
2
of 5
Miss Lonleyhearts' incident with the lamb can be described as what?
Loving and kind
Unreasonable
Brutal but merciful
A pattern
3
of 5
When does Miss Lonelyhearts feel his first moment of profound human connection?
With Betty
While writing
With Shrike
With Peter Doyle
4
of 5
How can the death of Miss Lonelyhearts be characterized?
Slaughter
Premeditated
Crucifixion
A large conspiracy
5
of 5
What or who does Betty truly resemble?
Joan of Arc
Buddha
Mary
Eve
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