Loneliness is a universal human experience explored in countless works of art throughout history. The feeling of isolation and disconnection is often associated with depression, anxiety, and hopelessness. In literature, poetry, and music, the theme of loneliness has been explored in various ways, often using repetition, symbolism, and characterization to create a powerful and poignant effect. Two works that deal with the theme of loneliness are Langston Hughes' poem "The Weary Blues" and The Beatles' song "Eleanor Rigby." "The Weary Blues" is a haunting and melancholy poem about a musician playing the blues on his piano. The poem creates a vivid sense of loneliness through repetition, emphasizing the musician's solitary state. The phrase "he did a lazy sway" is repeated several times throughout the poem, emphasizing the musician's weariness and isolation. The repetition creates a sense of helplessness, as if the musician is trapped …show more content…
He is described as "alone in the night," with only his piano for company. The repetition of the phrase "he did a lazy sway" also suggests an inevitable resignation to his loneliness, as if the musician has given up hope of finding companionship and has resigned himself to his solitary existence. The word "weary" in the poem's title further emphasizes the sense of hopelessness and exhaustion that comes with loneliness. Similarly, The Beatles' "Eleanor Rigby" deals with loneliness through its lyrics and characterization. The song tells the story of two lonely individuals, Eleanor Rigby and Father McKenzie, who live in isolation and desperation. The repetition of the phrase "all the lonely people" highlights the universality of loneliness and emphasizes the isolation of the two main characters. The song's lyrics create a sense of melancholy and despair as if the characters are trapped in a world of their own making, unable to break free from the cycle of