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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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Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Quiz
Further Study
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Quiz
1
of 5
By the end of the novel, Miss Lonelyhearts is turning into a ___.
Stone
Preacher
Better writer
Reformed man
2
of 5
The events of the last few days of Miss Lonelyhearts' life bring to mind ___.
Buddha's teachings
Shrike's manifesto
Christ's life
His childhood premonition
3
of 5
What makes many of the hardships the readers write about so severe?
Alcoholism
Lack of religion
Loss of jobs
Debt
4
of 5
What motif can be spotted throughout many dialogues?
Violence
The sacrificial lamb
Newspaper form
Sickness and resurrection
5
of 5
Which of the following is true of Miss Lonelyhearts?
Looks like a minister
Believes fiercely in Christ
Strives to undermine Shrike
Craves the attention of others
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