Raymond Carver Cathedral Character Analysis

In Cathedral by Raymond Carver, we observe the way narrator sees and understands the things around him, and along with it we see some of the character traits like being arrogant and timid. It is seen throughout the short story that the narrator doesn’t seem to understand himself and these characteristics as he spoke to the blind man. However, speaking to the blind man not only ignited his hidden characters traits it also showed his hidden talents of sympathy to one’s disability.

Early into the story the narrator is unsympathetic to his wife and the blind man. It is almost as if the narrator is antagonistic towards the relationship his wife and the blind man have. This sets the tone of the part as undesirable and anxious and creates a basis