Raymond Carver was a well-known American short story writer and poet. Neighbors, which was published in 1971 and Cathedral, which was published 10 years later, was two of out of many short stories that he wrote.
The short story Neighbors is about a couple, Bill and Arlene Miller, who were left to take care of their neighbors’ apartment while they were away on a trip. While house sitting, the couple spends time at their neighbors’ apartment and becomes interesting in their possessions. As time is spent, the Millers experience different events which includes making love to each other, eating the neighbors’ food and trying on their belongings. The short story Cathedral is about a man, who is the narrator, describes an experience in his life.
The short story Neighbors is about a couple, Bill and Arlene Miller, who were left to take care of their neighbors’ apartment while they were away on a trip. While house sitting, the couple spends time at their neighbors’ apartment and becomes interesting in their possessions. As time is spent, the Millers experience different events which includes making love to each other, eating the neighbors’ food and trying on their belongings. The short story Cathedral is about a man, who is the narrator, describes an experience in his life.