Abstract:By using the research methods of literature study, comparative study and text analysis, based upon Erich Fromm’s theory of human needs and the theory of love, this paper compares the theme of loneliness in The Little Prince and The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter, and aims at contrasting the differences of loneliness in the two works from backgrounds, characters and the symbolic images, to help readers have a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the theme of loneliness in the two works. Through this study, the author hopes readers can find a remedy to get rid of loneliness, and avoid being trapped in the negative thoughts that consider loneliness perpetual and has no saving, and gain peace in their spirit.

Key words: Loneliness, Comparative Study, The Little Prince, The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter, Remedy

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Introduction-1

I.-An Analysis of the Loneliness by the Backgrounds-4

A.-The Loneliness Reflected from the Background in The Little Prince-4

B.-The Loneliness Reflected from the Background in The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter-5

C.-The Differences of the Loneliness in Backgrounds-6

II.-An Analysis of the Loneliness from Characters-8

A.-The Loneliness Reflected from the Characters in The Little Prince-8

B.-The Loneliness Reflected from the Characters in The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter-9

C.-The Different Attitudes toward Loneliness from Characters-10

III.-An Analysis of Loneliness by Symbolic Images-12

A.-The Loneliness Reflected by Symbolic Images in The Little Prince-12

B.-The Loneliness Reflected by Symbolic Images in The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter-13

C.-The Differences of the Loneliness in Symbolic Images-14

Conclusion-16

Bibliography-17

Acknowledgements-19