Differences Between Chapter 12 And 13 Garp

Chapter Twelve and Thirteen Garp Essay Cheating during the course of a marriage is not considered as loyal or faithful. Many people do not allow cheating while other people beg to differ. Some couples accept cheating and say “forgive to forget” but that is not always the case. Both Garp and Helen experience infidelity during their marriage and they both handle it two different ways. Some women take it worse than men, but it can also be the other way around. Garp is the first spouse to cheat on Helen with another female., but Helen doesn't react like you would expect women to act during this time. Helen did not feel it was necessary to get mad or upset, all she did was sleep with another male. Which does not make her right at all. She just
made the situation worse for herself. Helen eventually gave into Michael’s advice but they both agreed they could only do it at his house. Garp finds out through a letter that was dropped by Michael’s ex girlfriend and is furious. He “forgets” about dinner. Helen and Garp start to argue when Helen gets home and Garp breaks down when he realizes the kids are watching the whole fight. Garp insists that Helen tell Michael “goodbye” for good. When Helen tried to tell Michael it is over he makes her perform oral sex without consent. In conclusion, infidelity in a marriage is not considered a happy marriage. All it does is cause huge problems between the spouses and even the children because they have to hear the arguing and bickering.