Wanted, wanted: Dolores Haze.Hair: brown. Lips: scarlet.Age: five thousand three hundred days.Profession: none, or starlet.Where are you hiding, Dolores Haze?Why are you hiding, darling?{I talk in a daze, I walk in a maze,I cannot get out, said the starling}.
The text is a haunting and longing plea for Dolores Haze, showcasing a deep infatuation and obsession. The speaker describes her physical attributes, like her brown hair and scarlet lips, while also noting her young age, which adds an unsettling tone given the context of the novel. The mention of her profession implies a yearning for her beauty and presence in the spotlight, further emphasizing the narrator's fixation.
The speaker’s feelings are articulated through a sense of confusion and disorientation, likening their experience to a daze and a maze. This suggests an emotional turmoil and desperation in his quest to find and connect with Dolores. The quote from the starling illustrates a sense of entrapment, enhancing the themes of longing and the struggles of desire within the narrative.