ohn Irving. P.121).Melonys relentless anguish extinguishes the physical passion between Homer and herself.Subsequently, the very basis of the couples romance loses its novelty and the union solelyrelies on the childhood pact made between Homer and Melony. Her bitterness andtreatment of Homer leads to their inevitable departure. Their break up increases Melonysbitterness, and future distances her from the goal of true happiness. Her second significantromantic experience is heavily influenced by Melonys failure with Homer Wells.Melonys vengeful quest to seek out her former lover leads her to a city where she meetsher second romantic interest, Lorna. Unlike her relationship with Homer, Lorna andMelony base their romance on mutual friendship.Melony, got out of bed and went into Lornas room to talk, but Lorna was so sleepy thatshe wouldnt get up; Melony got in bed beside her friend. . . That was how theybecame lovers, listening to the false spring. . . Theres one thing, Lorna said toMelony. If were gonna be together, you gotta stop lookin for this Homercharacter. Either you want me or you want him, . . . I want you, Melony toldLorna. Just dont leave me. A permanent couple, thats an orphans ideal; butMelony wondered where her rage would go. If she stopped looking for HomerWells, would she stop thinking of him, too?, (John Irving. P.402).Both Melony and Lorna find a mutual sexual attraction for each other. Lorna is reluctantto commit to a relationship initially because of Melonys residing hatred and anger towardsher former lover Homer. Melony has doubts within her own conscience whether she canassuage her anger towards Homer or find an alternate outlet for it. Just as Melonysbitterness fails her with Homer, it alters her relationship with Lorna. Melonys animosityand contempt ultimately interfere with her romantic needs and prevent true happiness frombeing achieved. Melonys inability to maintain a romantic relationship is closely related to he...
