Loneliness is the sadness resulting from being isolated or abandoned. Being lonely is almost always directly connected to relations between people. In the novella Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck, loneliness is a recurring theme especially at the time this novella is taken place - 1930s The Great Depression. All the characters present have experienced loneliness whether in the beginning of the novel, or towards the end.…
Radclyffe Hall has brought forth a symbolic treasure, The Well of Loneliness, with the use of characterization, symbolism, and a establish mood throughout the novel, Hall symphosize a lugubrious tale. Through the whole of this novel, indirect characterization has been the primary approach Hall chooses to bring forth the multitude of character’s personality and inner beings. Alongside the use of indirect characterization, Hall utilizes symbolism to her advantage. Symbolism can be observed in the overall novel, include the title, if you can notice. Additionally Hall develops a comprehensive mood for the much of the novel.…
The quote used by Richard Blackmon to portray loneliness and the indwelling anger felt by Brent Staples was on point. The chosen selection of this quote was perfect for the emotion of loneliness due to the writer’s diction when Staples implied that he could not find comfort in being a cast out as dictated by his appearance. “Pedestrians avoid making eye contact.”, is the kind of imagery that makes the reader step into Staples’s shoes to contemplate how isolated and lonely Staples must feel. Blackmon’s opinion that, “There are very few, if any, feeling’s worse than loneliness.”, ties the theme of loneliness and anger into the chosen quote by illustrating how loneliness can turn into depression and in turn into anger.…
In literature, various characters are introverts, are inevitable to loneliness, and struggle of desperate times. Loneliness is the hope of being found; characters undergo incidents that not only shape their personality but also display the influence an individual has with their environment. In the novels, Black Boy by Richard Wright and The Interpreter of the Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri, desolation reveals how the pathway of values are stronger than meeting societal expectations. During his childhood, Wright matures at a young age and battles the pain of hunger and poverty.…
What are the effects of loneliness? Some people become depressed, some people find ways to not be lonely anymore, but some people are so used to being lonely that they choose to live that way. Loneliness can change people by causing them to become depressed, angry, and mistreat others. Of Mice and Men takes places during the Dust Bowl in America. During this time, things like racism, sexism, and discrimination against mentally handicapped people was very common.…
In her novel, The Well of Loneliness, Radclyffe Hall draws her readers into her novel by creating a likable and relatable character that resonates. Her portrayal of Stephen as an intelligent, caring girl, with perhaps tomboyish qualities, endears her to the readers if not many of those with whom she has interactions. By allowing readers to get to know and relate to Stephen as an individual first, while only hinting at the aspect of sexuality, Hall creates an applicable story that anyone can enjoy. All readers, whether man, woman, heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual can form a connection with the story told of Stephen’s childhood, due to aspects such as her struggle to fit in; fierce love for a parent; and the absence of love and understanding from another parent.…
The article Loneliness over time: The crucial role of social anxiety, by Michelle H. Lim, Thomas L. Rodebaugh, John F.M. Gleeson, and Michael J. Zyphur seeks to address that loneliness can have an impact on other mental health issues rather than just being a symptom towards a mental health problem. I believe the reason why the impact of loneliness on mental health is not researched much as an impact because more people tend to believe that if you have a certain mental disorder that loneliness is just a symptom. In the article the authors are trying to prove that being lonely or feeling lonely is not just a symptom however it can cause additional serious issues. Lim, Rodebaugh, Gleeson and Zyphur hypothesized that social anxiety and paranoia…
The article “Before you can be with others, first learn to be alone” was written by Jennifer Stitt, a graduate student in the history of philosophy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, on 11 July, 2017. In this article, Stitt discusses the importance of people learning to get in touch with their inner selves to attain their fullest potential. She tries to analyze this by looking at famous philosophers and historical figures including Edgar Allan Poe, Hannah Arendt, Adolf Eichmann, and Plato. Stitt also tries to draw an important distinction between being in a state of solitude and being lonely. Stitt starts off her argument by looking at why Poe and Arendt stressed the significance of solitude.…
Analysis of: Loneliness Over Time: The Crucial Role of Social Anxiety This article studied the mental health symptoms of paranoia and social anxiety and their contribution to loneliness. Loneliness is said to be an emotional state that is characterized by subjective perceptions of social isolation and can be seen as a marker that one’s relationships may be inadequate or failing to meet expectations (Heinrich and Gullone, 2006). The research from population-based studies notes a higher prevalence rate of loneliness in those patients diagnosed with social anxiety disorder (Meltzer et al., 2013).…
Loneliness, is the moon in the night sky. A utopian world is impossible, however, a better world is fundamental in ensuring the survival of the human race with equality and diversity. This can be achieved through bestowing belonging and love upon all, as these emotions will unite the human race. After viewing the movie Hugo by Martin Scorsese and reading Richard Harland’s book Song of the Slums my beliefs about social justice issues within the world were transformed into a new understanding. Without love and belonging a person feels alone.…
Author Joseph Conrad once said, "Who knows what true loneliness is - not the conventional word but the naked terror? To the lonely themselves it wears a mask. The most miserable outcast hugs some memory or some illusion" (Brainyquote). Many people like to live in denial about negative things at the expense of reality. Hiding away pain and pushing away unwanted feelings seems like the best way to live, but at the end of the day, time doesn't wait when life gets tough.…
Loneliness is designed to help you discover who you are, and to stop looking outside yourself for your worth. The Namesake, Jhumpa Lahiri first novel, written in September 2003 and later directed into a film by Mira Nair in the year 2006 develops her concept of loneliness. The Namesake is a great book, which accurately highlights characters transformation as a result of indisputable loneliness. The theme is depicted in many ways throughout the movie and the novel. Loneliness is an important theme because it allows characters to thrive, adapt and connect to their culture.…
Isolation is a human condition that exists worldwide. People have the power to distance themselves or be distanced by others. Some of symptoms found in people that have isolation include “living alone, having a small social network, infrequent participation in social activities, and feelings of loneliness” which some of the characters have . It is difficult, much like the protagonists in Heart of Darkness and Extremely Close and Incredibly Loud, to overcome isolation caused by oneself as it may be an unconscious action. Without realizing, the protagonists of these novels develop techniques to aid them in defeat solidarity.…
The afflictions that had evolved into a staple harrier are finally taking their long overdue leave. Their presence, although corrosive, was entirely less overwhelming than I initially expected, but as the clock ticked away, so did my will. I spiraled downwards- falling towards patterns of habitual brooding and self-induced isolation. Solitude was in large, a product of the self. The continual turns towards the smoother road were also the turns that took me further from the brothers that I felt ostracized by.…
Which creates irony because Kathy’s loneliness is not so dissimilar from the loneliness of any normal human professional, but because society has decided that the clones are different from them, and life-possibilities of the clones are tightly limited. At the same time, the reader is able to see, that in the clones’ transition from student to carer to donor, similar emotions to “normal” growing up, normal romantic life, and normal professional development. At the the end of “Never let me go” the reader would expect Kathy to have after all her experiences to want to break free from the chains of society holding her down and want to become her own individual and it is at this powerful point in the novel that we feel it is most likely to occur…