Analysis Of The Book 'The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter'

Arlyn Hott From the book The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers my favorite character is John Singer. Although Singer is mute he played a huge part in this book and he became my favorite character. I think Singer became my favorite character because he took care of his ill friend Antonapoulos, he listened to everyone, and his loyalty to his friendships.
Singer is my favorite character of this book because he demonstrates his loyalty in the very first paragraph. I have great respect for people who have undying respect for other people. So I think it is very admirable that although Spiros Antonapoulos was not in my opinion a good friend, Singer was an amazing friend back to him. Singer proved how good of a friend he was after Antonapoulos became ill. I believe Singer took on a role he didn?t have to out of the goodness of his heart; by still being a loyal friend to Antonapoulos even …show more content…
I believe that a good quality for all people to have is the ability to listen. Finding this characteristic in a real person is extremely important to me and I look for it in every new person I meet. I believe that if you find that characteristic in a person and they are truly listening to the things you have to say and giving you their undivided attention then you have found a good friend. Which is why when I read this line in the book ?One by one they would come to Singer?s room to spend the evening with him.? (McCullers, p. 94) I was very impressed with Singer. I think I was so impressed because it can be hard to find a person who you can spend an evening with and they just let you spill out all your problem onto. I think proves that the other people in the town were essentially using Singer as a free therapist, because he just let everyone come and talk to him. Although he never replied to them I think Singer appreciated the company because his friend no longer lived with