Problem
Cathedral by Raymond Carver
Raymond Carver writes on human insecurities and more so the insecurities of family relationship, that of husband's jealousy and narrow vision of what it means to be blind. .
i. When does the husband show his insecurities as they entertain the Blind man Robert?
ii. Carver uses humor in showing the narrow vision of the husband. Where does he do so and how does that show his own insecurities as he makes fun of the Blind man.
iii. What is the relationship of Robert, the blind man to his wife. Give examples and comment?
iv. Finally, the husband has an epiphany. What is it? Give the details of the drawing of the cathedral and analyze the symbolism.
v. Discuss the title and the ending of the story. The attempt to draw the cathedral is connected with the title and the life of the narrator, the husband.