Question

What is the effect of the structure in the essay "Loneliness . . . an American Malady" by Carson McCullers?

The clear and concise narration allows the reader to draw connections across the essay.

The stream-of-consciousness narration allows a more intimate connection to the reader.



The melancholic thoughts in the narration create a frustrated and incoherent mood.

The sense of moral isolation creates a need to belong among emotionally detached readers.