Martin Luther King Cathedral Analysis

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Bianca Martinez November 15, 2011 ENC 1102 “Cathedral” Stated by Martin Luther King, Jr “We may have all come on different ships, but we're in the same boat now”(Brainyquote.com) I felt as if this quote described the story “Cathedral” better than I could have ever said it myself. We as human beings have no right to express an opinion unless we know all the answers. Also commonly referred to as, judging a book by its cover. In the story ‘Bub’ or the husband has met his wife’s longtime friend who was blind named Robert. His wife, who seems to be a kind hearted woman, introduces the two, only wishing for the best once they meet. Unfortunately she is dealing with her arrogant husband who is not an opened minded…show more content…
He was as independent as can be and tried to live as much of a normal life as possible. He did not let the fact that he was blind stop him from living life. He has had no other choice but to accept his circumstances, and continue to do daily activities like any other person. Like mentioned earlier he posted an Ad for help having stories read to him. For some, it takes a lot of courage to ask for help, but for him it was inevitable and he was okay with that. Stated in the story he had not one television but two. He has one color and one black and white. He through the husband off when he stated “it’s funny, but if I turn the TV on, and I’m always turning it on, I turn on the color set” (Carver 33). Robert left him speechless after that statement, and let his mind wander. He was very puzzled and confused and was most likely things why anyone who is blind would have a TV which again was very arrogant. The husband offered Robert a drink without hesitation Robert was more than happy to take a glass from Bub and socially drink, even smoke weed for the first time. The wife said “Robert I didn’t know you smoked” (Carver 33). And he replied “I do now my dear. There’s a first time for everything” (Carver 33). I respected Robert for this because he is very open minded and lives life for what it is. He is living with no regrets and just takes it day by day. He was open to life and living and did not take one thing for granted. The husband had pity for the man, when in actuality he was living just fine. He stated that “he felt sorry for the blind man for little bit” and stated “what a pitiful life this woman must have led” (Carver 30). The husband looked at it again in an arrogant way, just because you cannot see a person does not determine wheatear or not you can love them. After being inseparable and married for 8 years, working together, living together and of course having sex with each other he unfortunately had to

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