Eddie and Frank McCourt lead vastly different lives in the novels The Five People You Meet Meet in Heaven and Angela’s Ashes. On the surface, the two characters don’t appear to have any blatant similarities. As you examine them closer, however, the two share many similar ideas and experiences.
Both Eddie and Frank McCourt suffered hardships that made them grow as people. Both men dealt with issues with their fathers as well as the deaths of loved ones. They both had to take responsibility at a young age and had a lot expected out of them. But where they share the most likeness is their feelings about their youth homes.
Eddie spent his entire life working at Ruby Pier, falling into the footsteps of his father. Eddie resented the pier and considered
Both Eddie and Frank McCourt suffered hardships that made them grow as people. Both men dealt with issues with their fathers as well as the deaths of loved ones. They both had to take responsibility at a young age and had a lot expected out of them. But where they share the most likeness is their feelings about their youth homes.
Eddie spent his entire life working at Ruby Pier, falling into the footsteps of his father. Eddie resented the pier and considered