Carver confers the belief that physical appearance deceives the people but inner insights display the actual nature and personality of an individual. Though narrator viewed himself as superior and better compared to Robert symbolically he is blind. Carver through the character of narrator conveys the blindness becoming evident in the scene when he is unable to explain the cathedrals to Robert. The narrator exhibits less religious thoughts as explored by Robert. Disconnection is not only limited to human relations but appears in his weak bonding with the god. The story suggests that the narrator remains disconnected from most of the events taking place in the life of his wife. The theme of isolation becomes discernible when the narrator fails to hear his name in the conversations between his wife and the narrator. Craver in the story displays detachment through the character of the narrator becoming perceptible in his dislike.Ĭarver through emphasizing on the relationship between Robert and narrators wide develops emotions of empathy. He is unable to find his inclusion in the tape because his disbelief overrides his skepticism. He prefers to remain ignorant reflected in his decision of not listening to the tapes of Robert. A theme of insecurities is more evident in character analysis of the narrator as he continually exhibits disgust against Robert. Through the story, Craver conceals the name of the narrator though he provides hinds helping readers to recognize him as the first husband of the woman. The strategy of Carver allows him to build suspicion among audiences as they try to explore the personality of the narrator and to understand his limited viewpoints. The unnamed man narrating the story reveals the realities of his detachment. Irony also emerges at the end of the story permitting the narrator to open his eyes.Ĭarver in the story uses influential writing techniques reflected in the adoption of the first-person narrative. Irony becomes most visible when the author tries to show how Robert allow the narrator to develop new insights and see things from a broader perspective.
Carver in the story adopts an ironical tone as he compared the characters of the narrator with Robert. The narrator portrays restricting imagination that Carver identifies as blindness. The narrator perceives the visit of Robert as inconvenient and unpleasant. The tone used by Carver in explaining events under narrator’s voice transmits jealousy. The narrator exhibits jealousy as he talks about the relationship between Robert and his wife. Raymond Carver’s story “Cathedral” conveys the theme of envy, insecurity, isolation and detachment. Thesis statement: Effective choice of literary devices including dramatic irony, emotional appeal, logos and symbolism illustrates the real meaning of blindness.
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