Can a person learn something from communicating with someone else? For some people connecting with new people is difficult and one might question the idea of connecting with new people. For example, in Raymond Carver’s “Cathedral” The narrator is unhappy about the blind man Robert coming to stay at his house. Then, the narrator starts to enjoy Robert’s company. While, they are watching T.V. Robert tells the narrator to fetch a piece of heavy paper. Lastly, the narrator and Robert draw a picture of a cathedral together so Robert can get a better idea of a cathedral. In the story, the narrator’s thoughts, actions, and feelings reveal the theme that even when unexpected, one can learn something from meeting new people.
In the beginning of the story the narrator’s thoughts reveal that he does not like the idea of the blind man staying at his house. When the narrator’s wife is telling the narrator about Robert spending a night at their house, the narrator says that “‘Maybe I could take him bowling’ I said to my wife” (34). The narrator’s sarcasm about Robert clearly shows he does not want Robert to come over to his house. Also, on the day of Robert’s the narrator says that “With nothing to do but wait—sure, I blame him for that—I was having a drink and watching the TV when I heard the car pull into the drive” (35). The narrators thought towards Robert’s visit shows that he would rather drink and watch TV. Also, it shows his frustration towards Robert’s visit because he knows that there is nothing to do after he arrives. Thereafter, the narrator’s actions show that he wants to start a conversation with Robert and wants to know more about him. Attempting to start a conversation with Robert the narrator says, “‘Let me get you a drink. What’s your pleasure? We have a little of everything. It’s one of our pastimes.’” Then Robert says, “‘Bub, I’m a Scotch man myself” (36). Consuming alcohol is one of the ways adults start their conversation because it helps them to relax and forget their feelings. By offering Robert a drink the narrator shows that he wants to start a conversation with him. Thereafter, the narrator feels he is getting along with Robert and says, “Then I asked if he wanted to smoke some dope with me,” and Robert replies “‘I’ll try some with you’” (38). Offering Robert to smoke dope the narrator shows that he feels comfortable around him and comfortable to communicate with Robert. It is clear that the narrator has started a conversation with Robert and he is enjoying Roberts company. The narrator has started …show more content…
The narrator disliked the idea of the blind man Robert coming over to his house. At the beginning of the story, he is being sarcastic about Robert because he is blind. As the story progresses the narrator begins to enjoy the company of Robert. Finally, at the end of the story he learns something from the experience with Robert. Through the narrator’s character, Raymond Carver is suggesting that an individual should always keep an open mind because on can really something even when unexpected. Meeting a person for the first time can be awkward, but it could also turn into a great experience. knowledge comes in different form and methods; an individual just needs to keep an open
In the beginning of the story the narrator’s thoughts reveal that he does not like the idea of the blind man staying at his house. When the narrator’s wife is telling the narrator about Robert spending a night at their house, the narrator says that “‘Maybe I could take him bowling’ I said to my wife” (34). The narrator’s sarcasm about Robert clearly shows he does not want Robert to come over to his house. Also, on the day of Robert’s the narrator says that “With nothing to do but wait—sure, I blame him for that—I was having a drink and watching the TV when I heard the car pull into the drive” (35). The narrators thought towards Robert’s visit shows that he would rather drink and watch TV. Also, it shows his frustration towards Robert’s visit because he knows that there is nothing to do after he arrives. Thereafter, the narrator’s actions show that he wants to start a conversation with Robert and wants to know more about him. Attempting to start a conversation with Robert the narrator says, “‘Let me get you a drink. What’s your pleasure? We have a little of everything. It’s one of our pastimes.’” Then Robert says, “‘Bub, I’m a Scotch man myself” (36). Consuming alcohol is one of the ways adults start their conversation because it helps them to relax and forget their feelings. By offering Robert a drink the narrator shows that he wants to start a conversation with him. Thereafter, the narrator feels he is getting along with Robert and says, “Then I asked if he wanted to smoke some dope with me,” and Robert replies “‘I’ll try some with you’” (38). Offering Robert to smoke dope the narrator shows that he feels comfortable around him and comfortable to communicate with Robert. It is clear that the narrator has started a conversation with Robert and he is enjoying Roberts company. The narrator has started …show more content…
The narrator disliked the idea of the blind man Robert coming over to his house. At the beginning of the story, he is being sarcastic about Robert because he is blind. As the story progresses the narrator begins to enjoy the company of Robert. Finally, at the end of the story he learns something from the experience with Robert. Through the narrator’s character, Raymond Carver is suggesting that an individual should always keep an open mind because on can really something even when unexpected. Meeting a person for the first time can be awkward, but it could also turn into a great experience. knowledge comes in different form and methods; an individual just needs to keep an open