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GCSE English Literature · key term
The painful feeling of lacking meaningful connection with others, even when other people are nearby.
Used by AQA and Edexcel
Paper 1
Revise: Isolation and companionshipShelley connects their loneliness, but makes an important distinction: Walton and Victor withdraw from relationships to pursue their ambitions, whereas the creature is abandoned and repeatedly excluded because of his appearance.
Paper 2
The painful feeling of lacking companionship or connection, which can occur even among other people.
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Loneliness is the suffering that can accompany that separation. Community offers shared customs and practical support, but it can also exclude people through prejudice and concern for respectability.
The painful feeling of lacking wanted friendship, affection or understanding; someone can feel lonely even when surrounded by people.
