Analysis of "the heart is a lonely hunter" by carson mccullers

2A. <Tab/>The theme of this work is understanding. It develops as four characters in a small town meet a deaf and mute man. Because he does not speak back and is politely attentive, they feel that he has a special interest in their ambitions and viewpoints. The theme develops as the relationship with the four characters and their listener grows. The desires that the deaf-mute reads on the lips of …

…Kelly house, and is generous to all that are in need. He leads the same life everyday and goes to visit his only friend as often as possible. He is the most static character in a pool of static characters. He provides the impression that he is unable to change. When his only loved one died, he is unable to accept it so he relieves himself of the chance to ever change; he commits suicide.