After these four characters find out about Singer’s death they become even more confused as no one knows his reason for suicide. After Singer’s friend Antonapoulos dies, Singer kills himself because his death finally pushed him to his breaking point, as Antonapoulos was the only true friend Singer had. Each character thinks that Singer is the only one who can understand them, when in reality he is just as isolated and lost as they are. Mick’s family enters poverty, Copeland loses all of his wealth and his own son, Blount is a borderline alcoholic, and Brannon loses his wife. They each confide in Singer as a way to express their problems and just as someone to talk to, throughout their loneliness, especially during times of trouble. After meeting Singer, these four characters find some sort of comfort and understanding in him. At this point, Singer has to completely change the routine lifestyle he is used to, which is when he moves out and meets Mick, Brannon, Blount and Copeland. Quickly, Antonapoulos is moved away from Singer and put into an insane asylum. The story first begins with Singer and Antonapoulos, two deaf mutes. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter follows mainly the lives of Mick, Singer, Brannon, Blount, Copeland as they all go through their everyday lives, each of their lives having some sort of connection to each other. She doesn’t really ever connect with Singer, despite living in the same house as him. She is very religious, and tries to push her beliefs onto her father as well as Mick.
Doctor Copeland’s daughter lives in the house with Mick and Singer.
He is sent to an insane asylum in the beginning of the novel, separating him and Singer after living together for more than ten years. Spiros Antonapoulos: Also a deaf mute, and is Singer’s best friend.
He is constantly angry about the world and all of its injustices. Portia’s father, although he drifted away from most of his family. He is short, but has long arms and large hands.ĭoctor Copeland: African American man. He has very erratic behavior, and can sometimes be violent. Jake Blount: A drunk, he frequently visits Brannon’s cafe, which is where he meets Singer. Doesn’t depend or connect with Singer to the extent of Mick or Blount. He is quiet most of the time, pondering what his life would be like with children of his own. He is tall and thin with grey eyes.īiff Brannon: Owner of a cafe, very observant and curious about the world around him. He is an attentive listener, but never fully understands anything. John Singer: A deaf mute who all the characters lean on and depend on to talk to.
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