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Miss Lonelyhearts
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Miss Lonelyhearts
by:
Nathanael West
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 Quotations Explained
Further Study
Context
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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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Table of Contents
Character List Quick Quiz
1
of 5
How does Mrs. Doyle take out her frustration?
Drinking
Flirting with Miss Lonelyhearts
Beating Mr. Doyle
Reading the column
2
of 5
How do Peter and Mrs. Doyle relate?
As equals
Peter is dominant
Peter is a mentor
Peter is submissive
3
of 5
Which character represents the novel’s anti-Christ?
Miss Lonelyhearts
Shrike
Mrs. Doyle
Betty
4
of 5
Why is Miss Lonelyhearts depressed?
The he letters received
Being unwed
Prohibition
Family issues
5
of 5
What about Miss Lonelyhearts seduces Miss Farkis?
His looks
His eloquence
His fame
His religious values
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