Emotional Maturation in Lorrie Moore’s Who Will Run the Frog Hospital? A Thematic Exploration

This study examines emotional growth in Lorrie Moore's Who Will Run the Frog Hospital? The story combines adolescence, friendship, and adulthood through a thematic inquiry. The plot revolves around Berie and her best friend, Sils, whose relationship embodies teenage angst. Their friendship is both a refuge, comforting and understanding, and a crucible, shaping their characters and identities. This paper shows how Moore conveys the bittersweet nature of growing up—the wonder and loss, clarity, and uncertainty, and yearning for something beyond the present—through important moments. The study's rich representation of characters' mental landscapes illuminates the universal experience of evolving from childhood innocence to maturity complexity. Moore skillfully depicts the emotional rollercoaster of youth, emphasizing small, meaningful moments that signal deeper emotional upheavals. Lorrie Moore demonstrates how a close reading of Who Will Run the Frog Hospital? deeply examines emotional maturation, reflecting the intricacies and inconsistencies of growing up. Moore explores themes of friendship, identity, loss, and self-discovery through Berie's experiences, providing a complex depiction of the transition from adolescence to adulthood. This thematic inquiry emphasizes the long-term impact of formative years on our emotional lives, as well as the continual process of self-awareness and acceptance. The research methodology entails extensively examining the main text to determine how Moore discloses fundamental aspects of emotional maturation. Secondary sources are thoroughly analyzed to support the argument.

کلیدواژه ها:

Emotional maturation ، Lorrie Moore ، Friendship ، Self-discovery ، Who Will Run the Frog Hospital?