Saturday Climbing Wd Vlgardson Analysis

Is it possible for a poorly-functioning, father-daughter bond to become strong again? W.D Valgardson’s “Saturday Climbing” goes through the relationship of a recently-divorced father who is hopelessly trying to make him and his daughter connect again, while his daughter longs for her father’s acceptance of her growing up and being more independent. If Moira’s wish of being treated more maturely can be acknowledged, will their relationship be able to be healed, or will it make them drift further apart? The feeling of concern is always overwhelming Barry lately, which is caused by Moira and her behavior and choice of decisions lately, and has tried to reason with her, still nothing would convince her otherwise. “He found himself fighting so hard against her staying out all night, but she would not listen.” “Saturday Climbing, (3)”. Barry is filled with doubt about Moira surrounding herself with positive friends; he fears she will make bad decisions. Quite frankly, Barry is remarkably against her making greater independence, the reason behind this being for the sake of him not wanting her to take on so much responsibility, especially for only being sixteen years old. Barry seems to have an internal conflict about the future and how it will play out for his daughter and him, and is fearful about if that means they …show more content…
While they are speaking, Moira admits that she is no longer “innocent”, nor a child. Barry seems to let that finally listen to her, and accepts that his daughter is growing up. “Below her, her father, ever watchful, full of fear, smoothly payed out the rope, determined to give her all the slack she needed while, at the same time, keeping his hands tensed, ready to lock shut, ready to absorb the shock of the fall.” ‘Saturday Climbing, (4)”. Although Barry may finally acknowledge that she’s growing up; he is still fearful for her and will still be protecting her at all