... acting or behaving in a particular way. We, as people, are all motivated by something. A clear example of motivation is shown in the fictional novel, The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter, by Carson McCullers. A specific character in this novel who represents motivation throughout the story is Mick Kelly. Mick Kelly is a teen living in the 1930's who comes from a poor family. She carries around a lot of responsibility for someone her age; such as ... this going on her life, she finds things to motivate her to keep going and not give up. She has a very strong passion for music. In fact, music is o...

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• Grade Level: High School

... Loneliness: A Study of the Dominating Theme in Carson McCullers" "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" Loneliness is something that most people have experienced at one point or another in their life, and the emotional crush that comes with it is something that nobody enjoys. It is no surprise that the depressing state has been a favorite topic for authors and artists of all kinds. "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" is no exception. Of McCullers, Oliver Evans writes, "She knew ... it was to be a book whose central theme was loneliness and love"("Case" 188). Even the gloomy title gives away the feel...

• Word Count: 990
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School