“Reunion” and “Powder” Literary Analysis and Comparison and Contrast Essay
John Cheever in his short story “Reunion” shows the re-encounter between father and son in New York City after three years. On the other hand, Tobias Wolff in his short story “Powder” illustrates a father and son having a day together after skiing. While both stories “Reunion” and “Powder” reflect a common point of view and a father, son and mother as characters, the stories show a different father and son relationship.
In the story “Reunion”, the central characters are the son, Charlie, and the father, not named in the story.…