Student Question
Do Mick Kelly and Harry Minowitz have sex in chapter 9 of part two in "The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter"?
Quick answer:
In Chapter 9 of Part Two, Mick Kelly and Harry Minowitz do not have sex. They develop a closer bond through conversations about serious topics like fascism and Hitler, leading to a playful argument and wrestling. This encounter ends with them feeling slightly embarrassed and confused, and they part ways without having a sexual encounter. Although they do have a sexual relationship later, it does not occur at this point in the novel.
It is true that in the ninth chapter of part two Mick and Harry become closer in this chapter. She and Harry have a conversation about Hitler, and fascism. Harry and Mick have had to sacrifice things that were important to them and they are building a bond of mutual trust. Mick decides that things are too serious and she begins to pretend to argue with Harry. She pretends to start a fight. They run into the ally and begin to wrestle. The two of them struggle and then stop. They look at each other in a new light. Slightly embarrassed and confused they separate and go different directions. They do not have sex here. They do have a sexual relationship, but it is not at this point in the novel.
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