![]() Even though there are four main characters, the novel centres around Portia, however, the others play an important role within her live, and so the novel too. The main protagonists in this novel are Thomas, Anna, Portia and Eddie. Anna appears to worry too much about what Portia thinks of her, rather than the reasoning behind what she is thinking. The theme of individualism also runs through the novel, as people were extremely self-conscious at the time, as is shown in the novel. Eddie has been smitten with Anna in the past, but Portia believes that herself and Eddie love one another, which shows her naivety. ![]() The novel presents the idea of false love and hope, as can be shown through the situation with Eddie and Portia. However, Portia is considered to be unusual by Anna, who attempts to make things work, but could never be fond of her. ![]() ![]() The novel focuses on the main protagonist, Portia, who goes to stay with her half-brother, Thomas and his wife, Anna, due to her being orphaned. Written by Elizabeth Bowen, The Death of the Heart (written in 1938), is one of her best known novels. ![]()
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