Cathedral
“Cathedral” While living for only fifty years, the American short-story writer, Raymond Carver (1938-1988) is well known for his short stories and poems. ... ” (1976), “When We Talk About Love” (1981), “Cathedral” (1983), “Where I’m Calling From” (1988)—such are some of the titles of Raymond Carver. ... Carver’s most notorious short story—“Cathedral”—earned him a Pulitzer Prize nomination in 1984 (American Poems). Penned in 1981, “Cathedral” is one of Raymond Carver’s personal favorites (Grimal). ... Carver’s conquering theme in “Cathedral” is the overcoming of prejudices. “Cathedral” is about a woman with a blind friend (Robert) who comes to visit her and her husband (or narrator). ... Do you have any idea what a cathedral is? ... After this exchange, Robert admits he doesn’t have a good idea and asks the narrator to describe a cathedral to him. ... …You’ll have to forgive me, but I can’t tell you what a cathedral looks like. ... Robert beseeches the narrator to fetch “a pen and some heavy paper” so that they can draw a cathedral together (84). ... Drawing the cathedral together was a colossal break through for the twosome. ... At last, the narrator’s final three words in “Cathedral” give the readers the happy ending they are hopeful for, ‘It’s really something” (85).