Analysis Of Everything Stuck On Him By Raymond Carver

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Everything stuck on him, by Raymond Carver told a story of a young man and young woman who fall in love and must make tough choices. The couple learn to live by working there rent off and working together, until the young man is tempted to go hunting while the baby is sick prompting its family or friends ultimatum. The couple live above a dentists office and have a baby with no money so the dentist allows the couple to work off the rent, however the dentist invites the boy hunting one day while the baby is sick prompting the woman to make the man chose between family or hunting. This story is important for public awareness, because the story tells the public to be aware that all couples need a break but should work together and respect

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