As depicted in many films and novels, Angela’s Ashes is a clear representation of the struggles and hardships people undergo when living under poverty. The novel is told in first person by Frank McCourt who experienced traumatic events when living under poverty on first hand. Frank McCourt and his family lived in Limerick, Ireland where most of the troubling events occured. From the death of three children, to an alcoholic father, to a neglectful mother, Frank McCourt has no other choice but to learn on his own and fight to survive. Malachy Sr, Frank’s father, is supposed to be the sole provider for the family. However, due to suffering from alcoholism, Malachy has failed to take care of his family and provide the necessities for his family
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The McCourt family lived in an old crummy apartment which they are kicked out of due to not paying the rent on time. Frank states “It’s bad enough that Dad loses jobs in the third week but now he drinks all the dole money once a month” (McCourt 171). Malachy Sr was the main reason why the McCourts never had any money to pay for their own rent and food. Angela turned to the St. Vincent de Paul’s society for dole money after the last child has died in hopes to pay for some of their expenses. However, Malachy Sr only took the money for himself. Frank and his family would have to take the initiative to find a way to eat and survive for the night. For example, Frank states “Its easier to stick the bread up under my jersey with the lemonade and promise to tell everything in confession” (McCourt 236). Frank has to steal for his family in order to survive for the night. He knows that stealing is wrong and promises to tell the priest his sins at confession so God can forgive …show more content…
When Frank was little, he would turn to the Angel on the seventh step for advice. Due to having no father figure, Frank must turn to someone or something for fatherly advice. His father told Frank to turn to the angel on the seventh step to avoid his own son. One day, Frank was in trouble, when he heard a dirty story about Cuchlain’s wife, Frank turns to the Angel of the seventh step for advice. The angels quotes “fear not” (McCourt 125). The quote is fatherly advice for Frank to not worry and that he is forgiven. The angel also exclaims to go to the priest and confess your sins and you will be forgiven. The angel on the seventh step is actually Frank conscience who is giving himself him advice on how to handle a situation. This is a great example of Frank is maturing and being able to be responsible for his own actions. Frank also turns to the priest at the end of the novel to tell him his sins. For example, Frank quotes “I talk to Francis and tell him about Margaret, Oliver, Eugene, my father singing Roddy McCorley and bringing home no money.” (343). That quote is the climax on the novel and its showing all the traumatic events Frank went through and him learning from them. This quote is also a recap from the beginning to the end of the
The McCourt family lived in an old crummy apartment which they are kicked out of due to not paying the rent on time. Frank states “It’s bad enough that Dad loses jobs in the third week but now he drinks all the dole money once a month” (McCourt 171). Malachy Sr was the main reason why the McCourts never had any money to pay for their own rent and food. Angela turned to the St. Vincent de Paul’s society for dole money after the last child has died in hopes to pay for some of their expenses. However, Malachy Sr only took the money for himself. Frank and his family would have to take the initiative to find a way to eat and survive for the night. For example, Frank states “Its easier to stick the bread up under my jersey with the lemonade and promise to tell everything in confession” (McCourt 236). Frank has to steal for his family in order to survive for the night. He knows that stealing is wrong and promises to tell the priest his sins at confession so God can forgive …show more content…
When Frank was little, he would turn to the Angel on the seventh step for advice. Due to having no father figure, Frank must turn to someone or something for fatherly advice. His father told Frank to turn to the angel on the seventh step to avoid his own son. One day, Frank was in trouble, when he heard a dirty story about Cuchlain’s wife, Frank turns to the Angel of the seventh step for advice. The angels quotes “fear not” (McCourt 125). The quote is fatherly advice for Frank to not worry and that he is forgiven. The angel also exclaims to go to the priest and confess your sins and you will be forgiven. The angel on the seventh step is actually Frank conscience who is giving himself him advice on how to handle a situation. This is a great example of Frank is maturing and being able to be responsible for his own actions. Frank also turns to the priest at the end of the novel to tell him his sins. For example, Frank quotes “I talk to Francis and tell him about Margaret, Oliver, Eugene, my father singing Roddy McCorley and bringing home no money.” (343). That quote is the climax on the novel and its showing all the traumatic events Frank went through and him learning from them. This quote is also a recap from the beginning to the end of the